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Pregnant or postpartum juvenile in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Pregnant or postpartum juvenile” 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 “Pregnant or postpartum juvenile” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Pregnant or postpartum juvenile" means a juvenile who is pregnant or in a postpartum period who has been accused of a delinquent act. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-1118.5)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.