Colorado legal term
Personal recognizance in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Personal recognizance” 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 “Personal recognizance” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Personal recognizance" means a bond secured only by the personal obligation of the person giving the bond. (C.R.S. § 16-1-104)
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