Definitions of Conviction

What is a Conviction?

Below are the various Definitions of Conviction. “Convicted” or “conviction” means:

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(a) A plea of guilty or nolo contendere;

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(b) A verdict of guilty;

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(c) An adjudication of delinquency under title 19, C.R.S.;

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(d) The payment of a penalty assessment under section 42-4-1701 if the summons states clearly the points to be assessed for the offense;

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(e) As to a holder of a commercial driver’s license as defined in section 42-2-402 or the operator of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in section 42-2-402: (I) An unvacated adjudication of guilt or a determination by an authorized administrative hearing that a person has violated or failed to comply with the law; (II) An unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure the person’s appearance in court; (III) The payment of a fine or court cost or violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether or not the penalty is rebated, suspended, or probated; or (IV) A deferred sentence.

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“Conviction” as Defined by the Commercial Drivers License CDL Program

The definitions of conviction depend on the context. According to the CDL program, “Conviction” means an unvacated adjudication of guilt, or a determination that a person has violated or failed to comply with the law in a court of original jurisdiction or by an authorized administrative tribunal, an unvacated forfeiture of bail or collateral deposited to secure the person’s appearance in court, a plea of guilty or nolo contendere accepted by the court, the payment of a fine or court cost, or violation of a condition of release without bail, regardless of whether or not the penalty is rebated, suspended, or probated.”