Colorado legal term
Modification of sentence in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Modification of sentence” 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 “Modification of sentence” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Modification of sentence" means an action taken by the court to modify the length, terms, or conditions of an offender's sentence pursuant to rule 35 (a) or (b) of the Colorado rules of criminal procedure; a resentencing following a probation revocation hearing; or a request for early termination of probation. (C.R.S. § 24-4.1-302)
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