Colorado legal term
Teen defendant in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Teen defendant” 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 “Teen defendant” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Teen defendant" means a teen ordered to participate in a teen court program pursuant to this part 10. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-1002)
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