Colorado § 16-1-105 Interpretation of words and phrases

Colorado Statutes

§ 16-1-105 — Interpretation of words and phrases

Colorado § 16-1-105

Title 16Criminal

Art.General Provisions

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-1-105 (2026).

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(1)In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall have the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.

(2)Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the Colorado Criminal Code (title 18, C.R.S.) shall have the meanings given therein except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.

(3)Words and phrases used in this code and not expressly defined shall be construed according to the rules governing the construction of statutes of this state.

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(1) In interpreting this code,
such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall have the meanings
indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly requires a different
meaning.

(2) Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the
Colorado Criminal Code (title 18, C.R.S.) shall have the meanings given therein
except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.

(3) Words and phrases used in this code and not expressly defined shall be
construed according to the rules governing the construction of statutes of this
state.