Colorado legal term
Credible threat in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Credible threat” 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 “Credible threat” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Credible threat" means a threat, physical action, or repeated conduct that would cause a reasonable person to be in fear for the person's safety or the safety of his or her immediate family or of someone with whom the person has or has had a continuing relationship. (C.R.S. § 18-3-602)
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