Colorado legal term
Proper authorization in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Proper authorization” 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 “Proper authorization” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Proper authorization" means: (I) A written authorization signed by the patient or his or her duly designated representative; or (II) An appropriate order of court; or (III) Authorized possession pursuant to law or regulation for claims processing, possession for medical audit or quality assurance purposes, possession by a consulting physician to the patient, or possession by hospital personnel for record-keeping and billing purposes; or (IV) Authorized possession pursuant to section 18-3-415, 18-3-415.5, 25-1-122, or 30-10-606 (6), C.R.S.; or (V) Authorized possession by a law enforcement off (C.R.S. § 18-4-412)
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