Prior to the execution of the death penalty pursuant to this part 12, the judicial department shall obtain the chemical testing of a biological substance sample from the convicted offender to determine the genetic markers thereof.
Source: L. 2002: Entire article added with relocations, p. 1453, § 2, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 16-11-401.5 as it existed prior to 2002.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 1.3 - Sentencing in Criminal Cases
Part 12 - Special Proceedings - Sentencing in Class 1 Felonies
§ 18-1.3-1201. Imposition of Sentence in Class 1 Felonies - Appellate Review - Applicability
§ 18-1.3-1202. Death Penalty Inflicted by Lethal Injection
§ 18-1.3-1203. Genetic Testing Prior to Execution
§ 18-1.3-1204. Implements - Sentence Executed by Executive Director
§ 18-1.3-1205. Week of Execution - Warrant