Colorado legal term
Interrogation in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Interrogation” 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 “Interrogation” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Interrogation" means words or conduct initiated by a law enforcement officer that the officer should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response from the suspect. (C.R.S. § 16-3-601)
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