Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-014), ch. 178, p. 656, § 2, effective May 10. L. 2015: (2), IP(3)(a), (3)(a)(I), and (5)(e) amended and (3)(b) repealed, (SB 15-053), ch. 78, p. 216, § 9, effective April 3. L. 2019: (2) amended, (SB 19-227), ch. 273, p. 2579, § 7, effective May 23; (2) and IP(3)(a) amended, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1674, § 90, effective October 1. L. 2020: (2)(b)(I) amended, (HB 20-1206), ch. 304, p. 1526, § 7, effective July 14; (2)(a) amended, (HB 20-1065), ch. 287, p. 1420, § 5, effective September 14. L. 2021: (2)(b)(I) amended, (SB 21-122), ch. 33, p. 137, § 3, effective April 15.
Editor's note: Amendments to subsection (2) by SB 19-227 and HB 19-1172 were harmonized.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in the 2013 act adding this section, see section 1 of chapter 178, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
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