Colorado Statutes
§ 16-3-401 — Treatment while in custody
(1)No unlawful means of any kind
shall be used to obtain a statement, admission, or confession from any person in
custody.
(2)Persons arrested or in custody shall be treated humanely and provided
with adequate food, shelter, and, if required, medical treatment. Anyone receiving
medical treatment while held in custody may be assessed a medical treatment
charge as provided in section 17-26-104.5, C.R.S.
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Legislative History
Source: L. 72: R&RE, p. 202, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 39-3-401. L. 97: (2) amended,
p. 192, � 2, effective April 1.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 16-1-101
Short title§ 16-1-102
Scope§ 16-1-103
Purpose§ 16-1-104
Definitions§ 16-1-105
Interpretation of words and phrases§ 16-1-108
Admission of records in court§ 16-10-101
Jury trials - statement of policy§ 16-10-102
When jury panel exhausted§ 16-10-103
Challenge of jurors for cause§ 16-10-104
Peremptory challenges§ 16-10-105
Alternate jurors§ 16-10-106
Incapacity of juror§ 16-10-107
Challenge to entire jury panel§ 16-10-108
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