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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this article 8, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Government” has the same meaning as described in section 18-1-901(3)(i).
(2) “Governmental function” has the same meaning as described in section 18-1-901(3)(j).
(2.5) “Peace officer” has the same meaning as described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S.
(3) “Public servant” has the same meaning as described in section 18-1-901(3)(o).
(4) “Shelter-in-place order” means an official order or direction from government officials to the occupants of a building to seek shelter from an external threat in the building or a safe structure.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-8-101. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-18-criminal-code/co-rev-st-sect-18-8-101/
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