Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-9-501
Notice to the attorney general when a defendant alleges a law is unconstitutional
Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16 — Criminal Proceedings · Status: effective
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- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-9-501, Notice to the attorney general when a defendant alleges a law is unconstitutional, Colorado, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2295100
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If a defendant in a criminal proceeding files a motion or other pleading that includes a claim alleging a state statute or municipal ordinance is unconstitutional, the defendant shall serve the attorney general with a copy of the motion or pleading. The attorney general shall be entitled to be heard on the matter. Failure to comply with this section shall not constitute a waiver of a defendant's constitutional rights or a defendant's right to raise a constitutional challenge.