Colorado legal term
Critical stages in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Critical stages” 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 “Critical stages” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Critical stages" means the stages of the criminal justice process as described in section 24-4.1-302 (2). (C.R.S. § 18-1.3-602)
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