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2022 Colorado Code
Title 18 - Criminal Code
Article 1 - Provisions Applicable to Offenses Generally
Part 7 - Justification and Exemptions From Criminal Responsibility
§ 18-1-701. Execution of Public Duty
Universal Citation: CO Code § 18-1-701 (2022)
- Unless inconsistent with other provisions of sections 18-1-702 to 18-1-710, defining justifiable use of physical force, or with some other provision of law, conduct which would otherwise constitute an offense is justifiable and not criminal when it is required or authorized by a provision of law or a judicial decree binding in Colorado.
- A "provision of law" and a "judicial decree" in subsection (1) of this section mean:
- Laws defining duties and functions of public servants;
- Laws defining duties of private citizens to assist public servants in the performance of certain of their functions;
- Laws governing the execution of legal process;
- Laws governing the military service and conduct of war;
- Judgments and orders of court.
Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 407, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 40-1-801.
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