Colorado legal term
Felony complaint in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Felony complaint” 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 “Felony complaint” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Felony complaint" means a written statement of the essential facts constituting the offense charged, signed by the prosecutor, and filed in the court having jurisdiction over the offense charged. (C.R.S. § 16-1-104)
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