Colorado § 16-18-103 - When taxed against informant before grand jury.
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§ 16-18-103. When taxed against informant before grand jury.
If any person complains to any grand jury of injury done to his person, or to any person of his household, or to his property, done by another, and upon hearing evidence of the charge it appears to the grand jury that the same is untrue, and that it was maliciously entered, it is the duty of the grand jury to return the facts into court, and the court shall thereupon tax the costs incurred in the investigation of the charge and enter judgment against the person who made the complaint for the amount thereof. In proceedings under this section, the action of the grand jury shall be determined by twelve members thereof.
Source: L. 1872: p. 96, § 1. G.L. § 344. G.S. § 418. R.S. 08: § 1079. C.L. § 6595. CSA: C. 43, § 25. CRS 53: § 33-2-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 33-2-3.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-18-103 ("When taxed against informant before grand jury.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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