Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 408, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-1-803. L. 76: (1)(b) amended, p. 534, § 15, effective April 9. L. 81: (1)(b) to (1)(d) amended, p. 980, § 2, effective May 13. L. 2008: IP(1)(e) and (1)(e)(II) amended, p. 128, § 8, effective January 1, 2009. L. 2020: IP(1) and (1)(b) amended, (SB 20-217), ch. 110, p. 453, § 4, effective September 1.
Cross references: (1) For the justified use of weapons or other aid to enforce obedience at state correctional facilities, see § 17-20-122; for the use of force in preventing escape from a detention facility, see § 18-1-707 (8); for provisions concerning child abuse, see §§ 18-6-401 and 19-3-102 and part 3 of article 3 of title 19; for the use of force in administering medication to persons with mental illness, see § 27-65-111 (5).
(2) For the legislative declaration in SB 20-217, see section 1 of chapter 110, Session Laws of Colorado 2020.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally
Part 7 - Justification and Exemptions From Criminal Responsibility
§ 18-1-701. Execution of Public Duty
§ 18-1-703. Use of Physical Force - Special Relationships
§ 18-1-704. Use of Physical Force in Defense of a Person - Definitions
§ 18-1-704.5. Use of Deadly Physical Force Against an Intruder
§ 18-1-705. Use of Physical Force in Defense of Premises
§ 18-1-706. Use of Physical Force in Defense of Property
§ 18-1-707. Use of Force by Peace Officers - Definitions