CO · rules
C.M.C.R. 203
Definitions
As used in these rules, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
(a) ‘‘Complaint’’ means a written statement of the essential facts constituting a violation;
(b) ‘‘Law’’ includes municipal charters and ordinances, statutes, and judicial decisions;
(c) ‘‘Oath’’ includes affirmations;
(d) ‘‘Peace officer’’ means a duly appointed law enforcement officer of the state of
Colorado or any political subdivision thereof, authorized by the constitution, statutes,
charter, or ordinances to enforce municipal charter and ordinance violations;
(e) ‘‘Prosecution’’ means the prosecutor, if present, or the complaining witness, if the
prosecutor is not present;
(f) ‘‘Prosecutor’’ means an attorney representing the municipality in a municipal court;
(g) ‘‘Summons’’ means a notice to appear before the court;
(h) ‘‘Summons and complaint’’ means a single document containing all the requisites
of both a summons and a complaint.
History
Source: Entire chapter amended June 30, 1988, effective January 1, 1989.
Provenance
- Source
- content.leg.colorado.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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