(I) Under a reasonable belief that physical force was reasonable and appropriate to prevent injury to himself or herself or to others, using a degree of force that he or she reasonably believed necessary for that purpose; or
(II) Under a reasonable belief that physical force was reasonable and appropriate to prevent the commission of a felony, using a degree of force that he or she reasonably believed necessary for that purpose; or
(III) As a peace officer, as such person is described in section 16-2.5-101, C.R.S., acting within the scope of the officer's employment and acting pursuant to section 18-1-707, C.R.S.
Source: L. 87: Entire section added, p. 568, § 7, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 464, § 1, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 386, § 1, effective August 5. L. 2003: (2)(a)(III), (2)(a.5)(III), and (2)(b)(III) amended, p. 1620, § 32, effective August 6.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure
Article 80 - Limitations - Personal Actions
§ 13-80-101. General Limitation of Actions - Three Years
§ 13-80-102. General Limitation of Actions - Two Years
§ 13-80-102.5. Limitation of Actions - Medical or Health Care
§ 13-80-103. General Limitation of Actions - One Year
§ 13-80-103.5. General Limitation of Actions - Six Years
§ 13-80-103.6. General Limitation of Actions - Domestic Violence - Six Years - Definition
§ 13-80-103.8. Limitation of Civil Forfeiture Actions Related to Criminal Acts
§ 13-80-105. Limitation of Actions Against Land Surveyors
§ 13-80-106. Limitation of Actions Against Manufacturers or Sellers of Products
§ 13-80-107.5. Limitation of Actions for Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist Insurance - Definitions
§ 13-80-108. When a Cause of Action Accrues
§ 13-80-109. Limitations Apply to Noncompulsory Counterclaims and Setoffs
§ 13-80-110. Causes Barred in State of Origin
§ 13-80-111. Commencement of New Action Upon Involuntary Dismissal
§ 13-80-112. When Action Survives Death
§ 13-80-113. New Promise - Effect of Payment
§ 13-80-114. Promise by One of Parties in Joint Interest
§ 13-80-115. Endorsement by Payee - Effect
§ 13-80-116. Action Against Joint Debtors or Obligors
§ 13-80-117. No Dismissal for Nonjoinder
§ 13-80-118. Absence or Concealment of a Party Subject to Suit