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Sports official in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Sports official” 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 “Sports official” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Sports official" means any person who acts or expects to act in a sports contest as an umpire, referee, judge, or otherwise to officiate at a sports contest. (C.R.S. § 18-5-403)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.