Colorado § 17-26-111 - Separate sentences continuous.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 17-26-111 — Separate sentences continuous., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17-26-111. Separate sentences continuous.
For the purpose of section 17-26-109, when any such persons confined in the county jail are sentenced under several convictions, with separate sentences, they shall be construed as one continuous sentence.
Source: L. 77: Entire title R&RE, p. 937, § 10, effective August 1. L. 2017: Entire section amended, (HB 17-1015), ch. 71, p. 224, § 5, effective August 9.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 27-26-111 as it existed prior to 1977.
ANNOTATION
Those persons who come within the provisions of the law are those only who have been sentenced in criminal cases. Hershey v. People ex rel. Johnson, 91 Colo. 113, 12 P.2d 345 (1932) (decided under repealed § 27-26-111).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 17-26-111
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 17-26-111 cover?
Section 17-26-111 ("Separate sentences continuous.") 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.
How do I cite Colorado § 17-26-111?
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