Criminal actions - prenatal drug and alcohol screening - admissibility of evidence

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-25-136, under Evidence- General Provisions.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-25-136

A court shall not admit in a criminal proceeding information relating to substance use obtained as part of a screening or test performed to determine pregnancy or to provide prenatal or postpartum care, up to one year postpartum, or if a pregnant or parenting person discloses substance use during pregnancy while seeking or participating in behavioral health treatment. This section does not prohibit prosecution of any claim or action related to such substance use based on evidence obtained through methods other than those described in this section.