Colorado legal term
Until final disposition of the action in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Until final disposition of the action” 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 “Until final disposition of the action” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Until final disposition of the action" means until the case is dismissed, until the defendant is acquitted, until the defendant completes the defendant's sentence, or until the defendant's commitment is terminated and the defendant is discharged from supervision following a verdict of not guilty by reason of insanity pursuant to section 16-8-115. (C.R.S. § 18-1-1001)
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