(1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is effective March 1, 2022. ] A person being confined in a detention facility commits the crime of possession of contraband in the first degree if the person knowingly obtains or has in the person's possession contraband as listed in section 18-8-203 (1)(a).
Source: L. 76 Ex. Sess.: Entire section added, p. 13, § 3, effective September 18. L. 77: (2) and (3) amended, p. 878, § 47, effective July 1, 1979. L. 82: Entire section amended, p. 319, § 4, effective March 11. L. 88: (1) amended, p. 714, § 22, effective July 1. L. 89: (2) amended, p. 839, § 79, effective July 1. L. 92: (1) amended, p. 392, § 22, effective July 1. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3197, § 286, effective March 1, 2022; (2)(b) added by revision, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, pp. 3197, 3331, §§ 286, 803.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 8 - Offenses - Governmental Operations
Part 2 - Escape and Offenses Relating to Custody
§ 18-8-202. Inducing Prisoners to Absent Selves - Repeal
§ 18-8-203. Introducing Contraband in the First Degree
§ 18-8-204. Introducing Contraband in the Second Degree - Definition
§ 18-8-204.1. Possession of Contraband in the First Degree - Repeal
§ 18-8-204.2. Possession of Contraband in the Second Degree
§ 18-8-205. Aiding Escape From Civil Process - Repeal
§ 18-8-206. Assault During Escape
§ 18-8-208.1. Attempt to Escape
§ 18-8-208.2. Unauthorized Absence
§ 18-8-209. Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences
§ 18-8-210. Persons in Custody or Confinement for Unclassified Offenses - Repeal
§ 18-8-210.1. Persons in Custody or Confinement - Juvenile Offenders
§ 18-8-210.2. Persons in Custody or Confinement
§ 18-8-211. Riots in Detention Facilities
§ 18-8-212. Violation of Bail Bond Conditions
§ 18-8-213. Unauthorized Residency by an Adult Offender From Another State