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Inpatient in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Inpatient” 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 “Inpatient” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Inpatient" means in the custody of the department, either in a hospital or in a full-time, jail-based restoration program developed by the department. (C.R.S. § 16-8.5-101)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.