It is the intent of this part 4 to confer upon every person accused of an offense the benefits arising from said part 4 as a matter of substantive right, in implementation of minimum standards of criminal justice within the concept of due process of law.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 398, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-1-501.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally
§ 18-1-402. Presumption of Innocence
§ 18-1-403. Legal Assistance and Supporting Services
§ 18-1-404. Preliminary Hearing or Waiver - Dispositional Hearing
§ 18-1-405. Speedy Trial - Definition - Repeal
§ 18-1-406. Right to Jury Trial
§ 18-1-407. Affirmative Defense
§ 18-1-408. Prosecution of Multiple Counts for Same Act
§ 18-1-409. Appellate Review of Sentence for a Felony
§ 18-1-410. Postconviction Remedy
§ 18-1-410.5. Relief From Improperly Entered Guilty Pleas - Legislative Declaration
§ 18-1-411. Postconviction Testing of Dna - Definitions
§ 18-1-412. Procedure for Application for Dna Testing - Appointment of Counsel
§ 18-1-413. Content of Application for Dna Testing
§ 18-1-414. Preservation of Evidence
§ 18-1-416. Results of the Dna Test
§ 18-1-417. Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims - Waiver of Confidentiality