Colorado legal term
Financial transaction in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Financial transaction” 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 transaction” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Financial transaction" means a transaction involving: (I) The movement of moneys by wire or other means; (II) One or more monetary instruments; (III) The transfer of title to any real property, vehicle, vessel, or aircraft; or (IV) The use of a financial institution. (C.R.S. § 18-5-309)
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