Colorado legal term
Permanent detention facility in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Permanent detention facility” 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 “Permanent detention facility” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Permanent detention facility" means any building, structure, or place where persons are or may lawfully be held in custody or confinement under the jurisdiction of the state of Colorado or any political subdivision of the state of Colorado, including a building housing the offices of a law enforcement agency. (C.R.S. § 16-3-601)
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