Colorado legal term
Correctional facility in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Correctional facility” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Correctional facility” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Correctional facility" means any facility under the supervision of the department of corrections in which persons are or may be lawfully held in custody as a result of conviction of a crime. (C.R.S. § 16-1-104)
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