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§ 18-1-411. Postconviction testing of DNA - definitions

CO Rev Stat § 18-1-411 (2018) (N/A)
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(1) "Actual innocence" means clear and convincing evidence such that no reasonable juror would have convicted the defendant.

(2) "Actual or constructive possession" means the biological evidence is maintained or stored on the premises of the law enforcement agency or at another location or facility under the custody or control of the law enforcement agency, including pursuant to an agreement or contract with the law enforcement agency and a third-party service provider, in Colorado or elsewhere.

(3) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.

(4) "Incarcerated" means physically housed in a department of corrections facility, a private correctional facility under contract with the department of corrections, or a county jail following a felony conviction, or in a juvenile facility following adjudication for an offense that would have been a felony if committed by an adult, or under parole supervision.

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§ 18-1-411. Postconviction testing of DNA - definitions