Colorado legal term
Neglect in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Neglect” 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 “Neglect” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Neglect" means failure to provide food, water, protection from the elements, or other care generally considered to be normal, usual, and accepted for an animal's health and well-being consistent with the species, breed, and type of animal. (C.R.S. § 18-9-201)
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