A person is justified and exempt from criminal liability for criminal mischief, criminal trespass, or criminal tampering involving property if such action occurred when he or she rendered emergency assistance to an at-risk person or animal in a locked vehicle, provided the person rendering assistance acted in accordance with the provisions of section 13-21-108.4.
Source: L. 2017: Entire section added, (HB 17-1179), ch. 127, p. 436, § 2, effective August 9.
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