Colorado legal term
Dually identified crossover youth in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Dually identified crossover youth” 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 “Dually identified crossover youth” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Dually identified crossover youth" means youth who are currently involved in the juvenile justice system and the child welfare system or have a history in the child welfare system that includes, but is not limited to, a family assessment response service plan or an open case. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-102)
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