Colorado Code
Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally
Part 7 - Justification and Exemptions From Criminal Responsibility

§ 18-1-701. Execution of Public Duty - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 407, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-702. Choice of Evils - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 407, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-703. Use of Physical Force - Special Relationships - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 408, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-704. Use of Physical Force in Defense of a Person - Definitions - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 409, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-704.5. Use of Deadly Physical Force Against an Intruder - Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 662, § 1,...

§ 18-1-705. Use of Physical Force in Defense of Premises - A person in possession or control of any building, realty,...

§ 18-1-706. Use of Physical Force in Defense of Property - A person is justified in using reasonable and appropriate physical...

§ 18-1-706.5. Justification and Exemption From Liability When Rendering Emergency Assistance to an At-Risk Person or Animal in a Locked Vehicle - A person is justified and exempt from criminal liability for...

§ 18-1-707. Use of Force by Peace Officers - Definitions - (4.5) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, a peace...

§ 18-1-708. Duress - A person may not be convicted of an offense, other...

§ 18-1-709. Entrapment - The commission of acts which would otherwise constitute an offense...

§ 18-1-710. Affirmative Defense - The issues of justification or exemption from criminal liability under...

§ 18-1-711. Immunity for Persons Who Suffer or Report an Emergency Drug or Alcohol Overdose Event - Definitions - Source: L. 2012: Entire section added, (SB 12-020), ch. 225,...

§ 18-1-712. Immunity for a Person Who Administers an Opiate Antagonist During an Opiate-Related Drug Overdose Event - Definitions - Source: L. 2013: Entire section added, (SB 13-014), ch. 178,...

§ 18-1-713. Victims of Human Trafficking of a Minor for Involuntary Servitude or Sexual Servitude - Affirmative Defenses - Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (SB 19-185), ch. 147,...

§ 18-1-714. Protective Hearing - Victim's, Defendant's, or Witness's Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sexual Orientation - Definitions - Source: L. 2020: Entire section added, (SB 20-221), ch. 279,...