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Service member in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Service member” 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 “Service member” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Service member" means a member of the United States armed forces. (C.R.S. § 42-2-118)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.