Colorado § 28-3.1-606.5 Concurrent jurisdiction with civil authorities

Colorado Statutes

§ 28-3.1-606.5 — Concurrent jurisdiction with civil authorities

Colorado § 28-3.1-606.5

Title 28Military and

Art.Colorado Code of Military Justice

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 28-3.1-606.5 (2026).

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If concurrent
civilian and military jurisdiction exists to prosecute the same offense allegedly
committed by a member of the state military forces, and a district attorney with
jurisdiction to prosecute the offense has filed felony charges against the member
pursuant to state law, the state military forces shall defer prosecution of the
offense otherwise subject to this code to the district attorney. If a district attorney
declines to pursue felony charges or dismisses charges without trial, a court-martial may be convened against the member in accordance with this code.

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If concurrent
civilian and military jurisdiction exists to prosecute the same offense allegedly
committed by a member of the state military forces, and a district attorney with
jurisdiction to prosecute the offense has filed felony charges against the member
pursuant to state law, the state military forces shall defer prosecution of the
offense otherwise subject to this code to the district attorney. If a district attorney
declines to pursue felony charges or dismisses charges without trial, a court-martial may be convened against the member in accordance with this code.