Colorado legal term
Elected official in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Elected official” 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 “Elected official” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Elected official" means any person who is serving in an elected position in the state of Colorado at any level of government. (C.R.S. § 18-8-615)
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