Colorado legal term
DNA evidence in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “DNA evidence” 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 “DNA evidence” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"DNA evidence" means all evidence collected by law enforcement in a criminal investigation, which evidence may be reasonably believed to contain DNA that is relevant to a disputed issue in the investigation and prosecution of the case. (C.R.S. § 18-1-1101)
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