§ 13-1-402. Definitions

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Civil arrest” means an arrest that is solely or primarily in connection with a civil proceeding but does not include an arrest made in connection with a judge’s contempt authority or other judicially issued process.
2. “Court” means a court of the state of Colorado or its counties or municipalities.
3. “Courthouse” means the entirety of a building in which a court is located including, but not limited to, a courtroom, hallway, restroom, or lobby.
4. “Court proceeding” means a proceeding conducted by a court or under the authority of a court, including, but not limited to:
   1. Accessing a service or conducting business with a court;
   2. A criminal proceeding;
   3. A civil proceeding;
   4. A grand jury proceeding;
   5. A civil protection order proceeding;
   6. An arbitration;
   7. A deposition;
   8. A pretrial services appointment; or
   9. A probation services appointment.
5. “Environs” means the vicinity surrounding a courthouse, including, but not limited to, a sidewalk, driveway, entryway, green space, or parking area serving the courthouse.

Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (SB 20-083), ch. 63, p. 216, § 1, effective March 23.