Colorado legal term
Forensic psychologist in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Forensic psychologist” 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 “Forensic psychologist” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Forensic psychologist" means a licensed psychologist who is board certified in forensic psychology by the American board of professional psychology or who has completed a fellowship in forensic psychology meeting criteria established by the American board of forensic psychology. (C.R.S. § 16-8-102)
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