Colorado legal term

Lease in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

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

"Lease" means any grant of use and possession for consideration, with or without an option to buy. (C.R.S. § 18-5-801)

Statutes defining or using this term

C.R.S. § 18-5-801

Charges using this term

Equity skimming of a vehicle
Theft
Keeping, maintaining, controlling, renting, or making available property for unlawful distribution or manufacture of controlled substances
Theft of cable service

Related terms in the same statutes

Knowingly
Authorization
Article
Performance
Device
Vehicle
Of another
Thing of value
Dwelling
Defendant
Public
Services

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.