§ 18-8-702 — Definitions

The definitions contained in sections 18-8-301, 18-8-501, and 18-8-601 are applicable to the provisions of this part 7, and in addition to
those definitions:

(1) Victim means any natural person against whom any crime has been
perpetrated or attempted, as crime is defined under the laws of this state or of the
United States.

(2) Witness means any natural person:

(a) Having knowledge of the existence or nonexistence of facts relating to
any crime;

(b) Whose declaration under oath is received or has been received as
evidence for any purpose;

(c) Who has reported any crime to any peace officer, correctional officer, or
judicial officer;

(d) Who has been served with a subpoena issued under the authority of any
court in this state, of any other state, or of the United States; or

(e) Who would be believed by any reasonable person to be an individual
described in paragraph (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this subsection (2).

Legislative History

Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 501, � 4, effective July 1.