Articles 1 to 13 of this title shall be known and may be cited as the “Colorado Code of Criminal Procedure”. Within those articles, the “Colorado Code of Criminal Procedure” is sometimes referred to as “this code”. The portion of any section, subsection, paragraph, or subparagraph contained in this code which precedes a list of […]
The provisions of this code are intended to create, define, and protect rights, duties, and obligations as distinguished from matters wholly procedural. Except as specifically set forth in this code, the provisions of this code are not applicable to proceedings under the “Colorado Children’s Code” or to violations of municipal charters or municipal ordinances. Source: […]
This code is intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. Its provisions shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration, the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay, the effective apprehension and trial of persons accused of crime, the just determination of every criminal proceeding by a fair and […]
The following definitions in this section are applicable generally in this code. Other terms which need definition, but which are used only in a limited number of sections of this code are defined in the particular section or article in which the terms appear. Definitions set forth in any section of this code are applicable […]
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. 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 […]
Whenever a written application for a warrant is required, it shall include both a written application and a sworn or affirmed affidavit. A peace officer may submit an application and affidavit for a warrant and the court may issue the warrant by an electronically or electromagnetically transmitted facsimile or by an electronic transfer that may […]
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: The report on the pilot project on criminal background checks for child care providers, prepared for the state department of human services, was presented to the general assembly in August of 2000; Said report contained several recommendations for the improvement of the process of obtaining accurate and […]
In a trial or hearing, all official records and documents of the state of Colorado, as defined in section 42-2-121 (2)(c), C.R.S., shall: Be admissible in all county and district courts within the state of Colorado without further foundation; Be statutory exceptions to rule 802 of the Colorado rules of evidence; and Constitute prima facie […]
The general assembly finds and declares that: Over the past forty years, a large body of peer-reviewed scientific research and practice has demonstrated that simple systematic changes in the administration of eyewitness identification procedures by all law enforcement agencies can greatly improve the accuracy of those identifications and strengthen public safety while protecting the innocent; […]
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “P.O.S.T.-certified” means certified by the peace officers standards and training board created in section 24-31-302. “Showup” means an identification procedure in which an eyewitness is presented with a single subject in person for the purpose of determining whether the eyewitness identifies the individual as the […]
