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Court facility dog in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Court facility dog” 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 “Court facility dog” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Court facility dog" means a dog that is a graduate of an assistance dog organization that is accredited by an internationally recognized organization whose main purpose is to grant accreditation to assistance dog organizations based on standards of excellence in all areas of assistance dog acquisition, training, and placement. (C.R.S. § 16-10-404)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.