Definitions.

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As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. "Civil arrest" means an arrest that is solely or primarily in connection with a civilproceeding but does not include an arrest made in connection with a judge's contempt authority or other judicially issued process.

  2. "Court" means a court of the state of Colorado or its counties or municipalities.

  3. "Courthouse" means the entirety of a building in which a court is located including,but not limited to, a courtroom, hallway, restroom, or lobby.

  4. "Court proceeding" means a proceeding conducted by a court or under the authorityof a court, including, but not limited to:

  1. Accessing a service or conducting business with a court;

  2. A criminal proceeding;

  3. A civil proceeding;

  4. A grand jury proceeding;

  5. A civil protection order proceeding;

  6. An arbitration;

  7. A deposition;

  8. A pretrial services appointment; or(i) A probation services appointment.

(5) "Environs" means the vicinity surrounding a courthouse, including, but not limited to, a sidewalk, driveway, entryway, green space, or parking area serving the courthouse.

Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (SB 20-083), ch. 63, p. 216, § 1, effective March 23.


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