Colorado legal term
Extension of credit in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Extension of credit” 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 “Extension of credit” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Extension of credit" means any loan or agreement, express or implied, whereby the repayment or satisfaction of any debt or claim, whether acknowledged or disputed, valid or invalid, and however arising, may or will be deferred. (C.R.S. § 18-5-901)
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