Colorado legal term
Represent in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Represent” 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 “Represent” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Represent" includes, but is not limited to, the making of a representation by a peace officer, a federal officer, or another person acting at the direction of, or with the approval of, a peace officer or federal officer. (C.R.S. § 18-5-309)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.