Colorado legal term
Thing of value in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Thing of value” 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 “Thing of value” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Thing of value" includes real property, tangible and intangible personal property, contract rights, choses in action, services, confidential information, medical records information, and any rights of use or enjoyment connected therewith. (C.R.S. § 18-1-901)
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