Source: L. 2012: Entire section added, (SB 12-020), ch. 225, p. 986, § 2, effective May 29. L. 2013: (3)(c), (3)(d), and (3)(e) amended, (SB 13-250), ch. 333, p. 1934, § 52, effective October 1. L. 2014: (3)(h) amended, (SB 14-129), ch. 387, p. 1938, § 6, effective June 6. L. 2016: IP(1) amended, (HB 16-1390), ch. 184, p. 649, § 1, effective August 10. L. 2017: (3)(a) amended, (SB 17-294), ch. 264, p. 1393, § 37, effective May 25. L. 2019: IP(3) and (3)(c) amended, (HB 19-1263), ch. 291, p. 2679, § 5, effective March 1, 2020. L. 2021: (3)(c) amended, (HB 21-1090), ch. 157, p. 900, § 1, effective May 20.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in the 2012 act adding this section, see section 1 of chapter 225, Session Laws of Colorado 2012.
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