As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1.5) "Conviction" means a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury or a plea of guilty or nolo contendere that is accepted by the court or adjudication for an offense that would constitute a criminal offense if committed by an adult.
(1.7) "Instrumental" means a substantial connection exists between the property and the unlawful use of the property.
(1.8) "Proceeds traceable" or "traceable proceeds" means all property, real and personal, corporeal and incorporeal, which is proceeds attributable to, derived from, or realized through, directly or indirectly, a subject act described in section 16-13-503, whether proved by direct, circumstantial, or documentary evidence. There shall be no requirement of showing of a trail of documentary evidence to trace proceeds if the standard of proof by clear and convincing evidence is met.
Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 505, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: (2) amended, p. 639, § 15, effective July 1. L. 92: (1) amended, p. 391, § 18, effective July 1. L. 95: (2) amended, p. 872, § 5, effective May 24. L. 2002: (1.5) and (1.7) added and (2) amended, p. 924, § 8, effective July 1. L. 2003: (1.8) added, p. 904, § 15, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings
Article 13 - Special Proceedings
Part 5 - Colorado Contraband Forfeiture Act
§ 16-13-501.5. Legislative Declaration
§ 16-13-504.5. Limitations on Receipt of Forfeiture Payments From Federal Agencies
§ 16-13-505. Forfeiture Proceedings
§ 16-13-506. Final Order - Disposition of Property
§ 16-13-507. Disposition of Contraband Article or Property
§ 16-13-509. Evidentiary Presumption