Colorado legal term
Financial assistance in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Financial assistance” 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 “Financial assistance” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Financial assistance" means financial assistance for educational purposes, including, but not limited to, loans, scholarships, grants, fellowships, assistantships, work-study programs, or other forms of financial aid. (C.R.S. § 18-5-104.5)
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