The commanding officer of any of the military forces engaged in the suppression of an insurrection, the dispersion of a mob, or the enforcement of the laws shall exercise his or her discretion as to the propriety of firing upon or otherwise attacking any mob or other unlawful assembly; and, if he or she exercises his or her honest judgment thereon, he or she shall not be liable in either a civil or a criminal action for any act done while on such duty. No officer or enlisted person shall be held liable in either a civil or criminal action for any act done under lawful orders and in the performance of his or her duty.
Source: L. 55: p. 623, § 45. CRS 53: § 94-9-45. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-45. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 597, § 38, effective May 24.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 28 - Military and Veterans
Part 5 - Rights - Exemptions - Duties
§ 28-3-501. Nonliability for Official Acts
§ 28-3-502. Actions Against Military Personnel - Defense Counsel
§ 28-3-503. Actions Against Military Personnel - Cost Bond
§ 28-3-504. Exemption From Traffic Regulations
§ 28-3-505. Discrimination - Public Places and Common Carriers - Penalty
§ 28-3-506. Discrimination Against Employment - Penalty