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Student in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Student” 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 “Student” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Student" means any person enrolled in a school where the educator is employed at the time of the incident, but does not include another student. (C.R.S. § 18-8-410)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.