Colorado legal term
Screening in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Screening” 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 “Screening” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Screening" means a short validated mental health screening adopted by the committee on juvenile justice reform pursuant to section 24-33.5-2402 (1)(b), as it existed prior to its repeal in 2022, to identify juveniles who may have mental health needs. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-612)
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