Colorado legal term
State and federal law in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “State and federal law” 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 “State and federal law” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"State and federal law" includes section 24-34-803, C.R.S., the federal laws specified in paragraph (a) of this subsection (5), and rules and regulations implementing those laws. (C.R.S. § 18-13-107.3)
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