Colorado legal term
Governmental function in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Governmental function” 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 “Governmental function” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Governmental function" includes any activity which a public servant is legally authorized to undertake on behalf of government. (C.R.S. § 18-1-901)
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