Colorado legal term
Valuable article in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Valuable article” 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 “Valuable article” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Valuable article" means any tangible personal property consisting, in whole or in part, of precious or semiprecious metals or stones, whether solid, plated, or overlaid, including, but not limited to, household goods, jewelry, United States commemorative medals or tokens, and gold and silver bullion. (C.R.S. § 18-16-102)
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