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Residential property in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Residential property” 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 “Residential property” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Residential property" means a single unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. (C.R.S. § 18-18-406)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.