Colorado legal term
Criminal justice agency in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Criminal justice agency” 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 “Criminal justice agency” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Criminal justice agency" means any of the following: The department of public safety, department of corrections, department of human services, judicial department, Colorado district attorneys council, and other approved agencies. (C.R.S. § 16-20.5-102)
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