Colorado legal term
Medical caregiver in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Medical caregiver” 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 “Medical caregiver” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Medical caregiver" means a physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or anesthesiologist assistant licensed by this state. (C.R.S. § 18-3-104)
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