Colorado § 18-22-102 - Definitions.
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§ 18-22-102. Definitions.
As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Convicted" and "conviction" means a plea of guilty, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to a deferred sentence under section 18-1.3-102 or a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, and includes a plea of no contest accepted by the court.
(2) "Juvenile" means a person under the age of eighteen years.
(3) "Violent crime" means a felony enumerated as a crime of violence pursuant to section 18-1.3-406 or a felony involving a weapon or firearm.
Source: L. 93, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 26, § 1, effective September 13. L. 2002: (1) and (3) amended, p. 1522, § 221, effective October 1.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsections (1) and (3), see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
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