Determination of death

C.R.S. § 12-240-140
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12-240-140. Determination of death. (1) An individual is dead if: (a) The individual has sustained irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory functions; or (b) The individual has sustained irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brain stem. (2) A determination of death under this section shall be in accordance with accepted medical standards.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-12.docx#12-240-140Fetched: 10/6/2026

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