{"data":{"id":"us-co/c.r.s.-16-1-105","jurisdiction":"us-co","citation":"C.R.S. § 16-1-105","heading":"Interpretation of words and phrases.","body":"(1) In interpreting this code, such words and phrases as are defined in this article shall have the meanings indicated by their definitions, unless a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.\n\n(2) Words or phrases not defined in this code but which are defined in the \"Colorado Criminal Code\" (title 18, C.R.S.) shall have the meanings given therein except when a particular context clearly requires a different meaning.\n\n(3) Words and phrases used in this code and not expressly defined shall be construed according to the rules governing the construction of statutes of this state.","path":["Title 16 - CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS","Article 1 - General Provisions"],"source_url":"https://olls.info/crs/crs2026-title-16.htm","current_through":"Colorado Revised Statutes 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:37:45Z","sha256":"8321a4f6f5df60c3f0c1a6902dde5fe1e6dd4a9fec890f617599764a47735328","source_id":"us-co","stale":false,"prev":"us-co/c.r.s.-16-1-104","next":"us-co/c.r.s.-16-1-106"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}