Colorado Code
Title 18 - Criminal Code
Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally

Part 1 - Purpose and Scope of Code - Classification of Offenses

§ 18-1-101. Citation of Title 18 - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 388, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-102. Purpose of Code, Statutory Construction - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 388, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-102.5. Purposes of Code With Respect to Sentencing - Source: L. 79: Entire section added, p. 668, § 15,...

§ 18-1-103. Scope and Application of Code - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 389, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-104. "Offense" Defined - Offenses Classified - Common-Law Crimes Abolished - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...

Part 2 - Jurisdiction and Place of Trial

§ 18-1-201. State Jurisdiction - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 391, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-202. Place of Trial - Applicability - Repeal - (P) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (7)(b)(II)(P) is...

Part 3 - When Prosecution Barred by Former Proceedings

§ 18-1-301. Second Trial Barred by Former Prosecution for Same Offense - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 396, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-302. Second Trial Barred by Former Prosecution for Different Offense - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 397, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-303. Second Trial Barred by Prosecution in Another Jurisdiction - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 397, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-304. Former Prosecution Not a Bar - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 398, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

Part 4 - Rights of Defendant

§ 18-1-401. Purpose - It is the intent of this part 4 to confer...

§ 18-1-402. Presumption of Innocence - Every person is presumed innocent until proved guilty. No person...

§ 18-1-403. Legal Assistance and Supporting Services - All indigent persons who are charged with or held for...

§ 18-1-404. Preliminary Hearing or Waiver - Dispositional Hearing - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 398, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-405. Speedy Trial - Definition - Repeal - (3.5) If a trial date has been fixed by the...

§ 18-1-406. Right to Jury Trial - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 400, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-407. Affirmative Defense - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 400, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-408. Prosecution of Multiple Counts for Same Act - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 400, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-409. Appellate Review of Sentence for a Felony - (2.1) and (2.2) Repealed. Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 401,...

§ 18-1-410. Postconviction Remedy - (1.5) An application for postconviction review in a class 1...

§ 18-1-410.5. Relief From Improperly Entered Guilty Pleas - Legislative Declaration - Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (SB 19-030), ch. 301,...

§ 18-1-411. Postconviction Testing of Dna - Definitions - As used in this section and in sections 18-1-412 to...

§ 18-1-412. Procedure for Application for Dna Testing - Appointment of Counsel - Source: L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 816, § 1,...

§ 18-1-413. Content of Application for Dna Testing - Source: L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 816, § 1,...

§ 18-1-414. Preservation of Evidence - Source: L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 817, § 1,...

§ 18-1-415. Testing - Payment - All testing shall be performed at a law enforcement facility,...

§ 18-1-416. Results of the Dna Test - Source: L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 817, § 1,...

§ 18-1-417. Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims - Waiver of Confidentiality - Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 424, § 2,...

Part 5 - Principles of Criminal Culpability

§ 18-1-501. Definitions - The following definitions are applicable to the determination of culpability...

§ 18-1-502. Requirements for Criminal Liability in General and for Offenses of Strict Liability and of Mental Culpability - The minimum requirement for criminal liability is the performance by...

§ 18-1-503. Construction of Statutes With Respect to Culpability Requirements - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 404, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-503.5. Principles of Criminal Culpability - Source: L. 2001: Entire section added, p. 859, § 6,...

§ 18-1-504. Effect of Ignorance or Mistake Upon Culpability - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 404, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-505. Consent - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 405, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

Part 6 - Parties to Offenses - Accountability

§ 18-1-601. Liability Based Upon Behavior - A person is guilty of an offense if it is...

§ 18-1-602. Behavior of Another - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 406, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-603. Complicity - A person is legally accountable as principal for the behavior...

§ 18-1-604. Exemptions From Liability Based Upon Behavior of Another - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 406, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-605. Liability Based on Behavior of Another - No Defense - In any prosecution for an offense in which criminal liability...

§ 18-1-606. Criminal Liability of Business Entities - Definitions - (3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is...

§ 18-1-607. Criminal Liability of an Individual for Corporate Conduct - A person is criminally liable for conduct constituting an offense...

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,...

Part 8 - Responsibility

§ 18-1-801. Insufficient Age - The responsibility of a person for his conduct is the...

§ 18-1-802. Insanity - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 412, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-803. Impaired Mental Condition - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 412, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-804. Intoxication - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 412, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

§ 18-1-805. Responsibility - Affirmative Defense - The issue of responsibility under sections 18-1-801 to 18-1-804 is...

Part 9 - Definitions

§ 18-1-901. Definitions - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 413, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...

Part 10 - Orders and Proceedings Against Defendant

§ 18-1-1001. Protection Order Against Defendant - Definitions - (3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is...

§ 18-1-1001.5. Protection Order Against Defendant - Transfer of Wireless Telephone Service in Domestic Violence Cases - Definitions - Source: L. 2018: Entire section added, (SB 18-060), ch. 50,...

§ 18-1-1002. Criminal Contempt Proceedings - Notice to District Attorney - Before a criminal contempt proceeding is heard before the court,...

Part 11 - Preservation of Dna Evidence

§ 18-1-1101. Definitions - As used in this part 11, unless the context otherwise...

§ 18-1-1102. Scope - Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20,...

§ 18-1-1103. Duty to Preserve Dna Evidence - Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20,...

§ 18-1-1104. Manner and Location of Preservation of Dna Evidence - Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20,...

§ 18-1-1105. Law Enforcement Agency Request for Permission to Dispose of Evidence - Procedures - Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20,...

§ 18-1-1106. Defendant Request for Disposition of or Waiver of Preservation of Dna Evidence - Procedures - Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20,...

§ 18-1-1107. Victim Request for Disposition of Dna Evidence - Procedures - In a case described in section 18-1-1102 (1), if DNA...

§ 18-1-1108. Notice - Form and Sufficiency - Source: L. 2009: Entire part R&RE, (HB 09-1121), ch. 20,...

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Colorado Code Title 18 - Criminal Code Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally

Colorado Code
Title 18 - Criminal Code
Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally