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Halfway house in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Halfway house” 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 “Halfway house” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Halfway house" means a group care facility for juveniles who have been placed on probation or parole pursuant to the terms of this article 2.5. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-102)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.