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Part 1 - Obstruction of Public Justice
§ 18-8-101. Definitions - As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:...
§ 18-8-102. Obstructing Government Operations - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 453, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-103. Resisting Arrest - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 454, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-104. Obstructing a Peace Officer, Firefighter, Emergency Medical Service Provider, Rescue Specialist, or Volunteer - (1.5) [ Editor's note: Subsection (1.5) is effective March 1,...
§ 18-8-105. Accessory to Crime - (6) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (6) is...
§ 18-8-106. Refusal to Permit Inspections - (1) [ Editor's note: This version of introductory portion to...
§ 18-8-107. Refusing to Aid a Peace Officer - Repeal - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 456, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-108. Compounding. (1) a Person Commits Compounding if He Accepts or Agrees to Accept Any Pecuniary Benefit as Consideration For: - (2) It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this...
§ 18-8-109. Concealing Death - Any person who conceals the death of another person and...
§ 18-8-110. False Report of Explosives, Weapons, or Harmful Substances - Any person who reports to any other person that a...
§ 18-8-111. False Reporting to Authorities - False Reporting of Emergency - Definition - Repeal - (b) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1)(b) is...
§ 18-8-111.5. False Reporting of Identifying Information to Law Enforcement Authorities - Definition - [ Editor's note: This section is effective March 1, 2022.]...
§ 18-8-112. Impersonating a Peace Officer - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 456, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-113. Impersonating a Public Servant - (3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is...
§ 18-8-114. Abuse of Public Records - (1) [ Editor's note: This version of the introductory portion...
§ 18-8-115. Duty to Report a Crime - Liability for Disclosure - It is the duty of every corporation or person who...
§ 18-8-116. Disarming a Peace Officer - Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 677, § 1,...
§ 18-8-117. Unlawful Sale of Publicly Provided Services or Appointments - Definitions - (3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is...
Part 2 - Escape and Offenses Relating to Custody
§ 18-8-201. Aiding Escape - (6) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (6) is...
§ 18-8-201.1. Aiding Escape From an Institution for the Care and Treatment of Persons With Behavioral or Mental Health Disorders - Any person who knowingly aids the escape of a person...
§ 18-8-202. Inducing Prisoners to Absent Selves - Repeal - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 458, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-203. Introducing Contraband in the First Degree - (1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is...
§ 18-8-204. Introducing Contraband in the Second Degree - Definition - (1.5) A person confined in a detention facility commits introducing...
§ 18-8-204.1. Possession of Contraband in the First Degree - Repeal - (1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is...
§ 18-8-204.2. Possession of Contraband in the Second Degree - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-205. Aiding Escape From Civil Process - Repeal - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 458, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-206. Assault During Escape - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 458, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-207. Holding Hostages - Any person in lawful custody or confinement within the state...
§ 18-8-208. Escapes - (4) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (4) is...
§ 18-8-208.1. Attempt to Escape - (1.5) If a person is serving a direct sentence to...
§ 18-8-208.2. Unauthorized Absence - (b) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2)(b) is...
§ 18-8-209. Concurrent and Consecutive Sentences - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 459, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-210. Persons in Custody or Confinement for Unclassified Offenses - Repeal - Source: L. 72: p. 275, § 6. C.R.S. 1963: §...
§ 18-8-210.1. Persons in Custody or Confinement - Juvenile Offenders - For the purposes of this part 2, any reference to...
§ 18-8-210.2. Persons in Custody or Confinement - For the purposes of this part 2, any reference to...
§ 18-8-211. Riots in Detention Facilities - Source: L. 76, Ex. Sess.: Entire section added, p. 14,...
§ 18-8-212. Violation of Bail Bond Conditions - (1) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1) is...
§ 18-8-213. Unauthorized Residency by an Adult Offender From Another State - Source: L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 234, § 2,...
Part 3 - Bribery and Corrupt Influences
§ 18-8-301. Definitions - The definitions contained in section 18-8-101 are applicable to this...
§ 18-8-302. Bribery - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 459, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-303. Compensation for Past Official Behavior - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 460, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-304. Soliciting Unlawful Compensation - [ Editor's note: This version of this section is effective...
§ 18-8-305. Trading in Public Office - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 460, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-306. Attempt to Influence a Public Servant - [ Editor's note: This version of this section is effective...
§ 18-8-307. Designation of Supplier Prohibited - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 460, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-308. Failing to Disclose a Conflict of Interest - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 461, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
Part 4 - Abuse of Public Office
§ 18-8-401. Definitions - The definitions contained in sections 18-8-101 and 18-8-301 are applicable...
§ 18-8-402. Misuse of Official Information - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 461, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-403. Official Oppression - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-404. First Degree Official Misconduct - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-405. Second Degree Official Misconduct - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-406. Issuing a False Certificate - A person commits a class 6 felony, if, being a...
§ 18-8-407. Embezzlement of Public Property - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 462, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-408. Designation of Insurer Prohibited - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-409. Violation of Rules and Regulations of Judicial Nominating Commissions Not Subject to Criminal Prosecution - A person who violates a rule or regulation promulgated by...
§ 18-8-410. Abuse of Public Trust by an Educator - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (SB 21-017), ch. 417,...
Part 5 - Perjury and Related Offenses
§ 18-8-501. Definitions - The definitions in sections 18-8-101 and 18-8-301 are applicable to...
§ 18-8-502. Perjury in the First Degree - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 463, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-503. Perjury in the Second Degree - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-504. False Swearing - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-505. Perjury or False Swearing - Inconsistent Statements - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 464, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-506. Perjury and False Swearing - Proof - In any prosecution for perjury or false swearing, except a...
§ 18-8-507. Perjury and False Swearing - Previous Criminal Action - No prosecution may be brought under section 18-8-502, 18-8-503, or...
§ 18-8-508. Perjury - Retraction - No person shall be convicted of perjury in the first...
§ 18-8-509. Perjury and False Swearing - Irregularities No Defense - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 464, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
Part 6 - Offenses Relating to Judicial and Other Proceedings
§ 18-8-601. Definitions - The definitions contained in sections 18-8-101, 18-8-301, and 18-8-501 are...
§ 18-8-603. Bribe-Receiving by a Witness - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 465, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-606. Bribing a Juror - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 466, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-607. Bribe-Receiving by a Juror - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 466, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-608. Intimidating a Juror - Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 466, § 1. C.R.S. 1963:...
§ 18-8-609. Jury-Tampering - (1.5) A person commits jury-tampering if he knowingly participates in...
§ 18-8-610. Tampering With Physical Evidence - (3) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3) is...
§ 18-8-610.5. Tampering With a Deceased Human Body - Source: L. 2016: Entire section added, (SB 16-034), ch. 72,...
§ 18-8-611. Simulating Legal Process - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-612. Failure to Obey a Juror Summons - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-613. Willful Misrepresentation of Material Fact on Juror Questionnaire - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 18-8-614. Willful Harassment of Juror by Employer - Source: L. 89: Entire section added, p. 776, § 11,...
§ 18-8-615. Retaliation Against a Judge or an Elected Official - Definitions - Source: L. 2008: Entire section added, p. 1028, § 1,...
§ 18-8-616. Retaliation Against a Prosecutor - Source: L. 2015: Entire section added, (HB 15-1229), ch. 239,...
Part 7 - Victims and Witnesses Protection
§ 18-8-701. Short Title - This part 7 shall be known and may be cited...
§ 18-8-702. Definitions - The definitions contained in sections 18-8-301, 18-8-501, and 18-8-601 are...
§ 18-8-703. Bribing a Witness or Victim - Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 501, § 4,...
§ 18-8-704. Intimidating a Witness or Victim - Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 501, § 4,...
§ 18-8-705. Aggravated Intimidation of a Witness or Victim - Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 502, § 4,...
§ 18-8-706. Retaliation Against a Witness or Victim - Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 502, § 4,...
§ 18-8-706.5. Retaliation Against a Juror - Source: L. 95: Entire section added, p. 1255, § 17,...
§ 18-8-707. Tampering With a Witness or Victim - Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 502, § 4,...
§ 18-8-708. Suit for Damages by Victim of Intimidation or Retaliation - Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 503, § 4,...
Part 8 - Offenses Relating to Use of Force by Peace Officers
§ 18-8-801. Definitions - As used in this part 8, unless the context otherwise...
§ 18-8-802. Duty to Report Use of Force by Peace Officers - Duty to Intervene - (c) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (1)(c) is...
§ 18-8-803. Use of Excessive Force - Source: L. 91: Entire part added, p. 397, § 1,...
§ 18-8-804. Approved Policy or Guidelines - Each public entity which employs any peace officer shall adopt...
§ 18-8-805. Prohibition on Using or Directing Administration of Ketamine - Duty to Report - Duty to Intervene - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (HB 21-1251), ch. 450,...