Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-3-408
Jury instruction prohibited
Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18 — Criminal Code · Status: effective
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- Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-3-408, Jury instruction prohibited, Colorado, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2296320
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In any criminal prosecution under sections 18-3-402 to 18-3-405, or for attempt or conspiracy to commit any crime under sections 18-3-402 to 18-3-405, the jury shall not be instructed to examine with caution the testimony of the victim solely because of the nature of the charge, nor shall the jury be instructed that such a charge is easy to make but difficult to defend against, nor shall any similar instruction be given. However, the jury shall be instructed not to allow gender bias or any kind of prejudice based upon gender to influence the decision of the jury.