(3.5) Nothing in this section imposes civil or criminal liability on a state law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer when ordinary care is used in the administration or provision of an opioid reversal medication in cases when an individual appears to be experiencing an opioid overdose.
Source: L. 2020: Entire section added, (HB 20-1017), ch. 288, p. 1422, § 1, effective September 14. L. 2021: (2) and (4)(b) amended and (3.5) added, (SB 21-137), ch. 362, p. 2382, § 28, effective June 28.
Cross references: For the short title ("Behavioral Health Recovery Act of 2021") and the legislative declaration in SB 21-137, see sections 1 and 2 of chapter 362, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 1 - Department of Corrections
Part 1 - Corrections Administration
§ 17-1-101. Executive Director - Creation - Division Heads - Medical Personnel
§ 17-1-103. Duties of the Executive Director
§ 17-1-103.8. Executive Director - Inspector General - Investigators - Duties
§ 17-1-104.3. Correctional Facilities - Locations - Security Level - Report
§ 17-1-104.5. Incarceration of Inmates From Other States - Private Contract Prison Facilities
§ 17-1-104.6. Planning and Review Requirements - Legislative Intent
§ 17-1-105. Powers of Executive Director
§ 17-1-105.1. Accreditation of Private Contract Prisons
§ 17-1-107. Department May Accept Gifts, Donations, and Grants
§ 17-1-107.5. State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Cash Fund - Creation
§ 17-1-108. Transfer of Inmates
§ 17-1-109. Duties and Functions of the Warden
§ 17-1-109.5. Correctional Facility Employees - Rules
§ 17-1-111. Certain Provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Not to Apply
§ 17-1-112. Expenses - Reimbursement by Department - Report
§ 17-1-113. Medical Visits - Charge to Inmates - Legislative Declaration
§ 17-1-113.1. Administration or Monitoring of Medications to Persons in Correctional Facilities
§ 17-1-113.2. Continuity of Care for Persons Released From Correctional Facility
§ 17-1-113.4. Opioid Treatment for a Person in Custody - Definitions
§ 17-1-113.6. Menstrual Hygiene Products for a Person in Custody - Definition
§ 17-1-113.9. Use of Administrative Segregation for State Inmates - Reporting
§ 17-1-114. Pool of Funds - Continuance of Community Supervision
§ 17-1-114.5. Incarceration of a Person in Custody With the Capacity for Pregnancy - Report
§ 17-1-115.5. Prison Sexual Assault Prevention Program
§ 17-1-115.8. Corrections Officer Staffing - Report - Double Shift Criteria - Definition
§ 17-1-115.9. Incentives for Mental Health Professionals - Report - Legislative Declaration
§ 17-1-116. Corrections Expansion Reserve Fund
§ 17-1-119.5. Compilation of Data Related to Inmates With Children Attending School