Colorado legal term
Express direction in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Express direction” 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 “Express direction” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Express direction" means a defined, task-specific assignment given by a fully P.O.S.T.-certified peace officer to a reserve officer. (C.R.S. § 16-2.5-110)
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