Colorado legal term
Sexually violent predator in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Sexually violent predator” 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 “Sexually violent predator” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Sexually violent predator" means a sex offender who is identified as a sexually violent predator pursuant to section 18-3-414.5, C.R.S., or who is found to be a sexually violent predator or its equivalent in any other state or jurisdiction, including but not limited to a military or federal jurisdiction. (C.R.S. § 16-13-902)
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