Colorado legal term
Exploitation in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Exploitation” 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 “Exploitation” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Exploitation" means an act or omission committed by a person who: (a) Uses deception, harassment, intimidation, or undue influence to permanently or temporarily deprive an at-risk person of the use, benefit, or possession of any thing of value; (b) Employs the services of a third party for the profit or advantage of the person or another person to the detriment of the at-risk person; (c) Forces, compels, coerces, or entices an at-risk person to perform services for the profit or advantage of the person or another person against the will of the at-risk person; or (d) Misuses the property of an (C.R.S. § 18-6.5-102)
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