Colorado Statutes
§ 17-26-127 — Escape - duty of sheriff - expenses
Colorado § 17-26-127
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Bluebook
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-26-127 (2026).
Text
In case of escape of any
person lawfully committed to any jail of any county in this state, it is the duty of the
sheriff of the county where such jail is situated to pursue and recapture such
escaped person at the expense of the office of such sheriff. In case of any escape
without any fault or negligence on the part of the keeper of the jail or the guards
under such keeper's command, the board of county commissioners of the county
where such jail is situated may audit and allow to the office of the sheriff the
necessary expenses incurred in such recapture.
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Legislative History
Source: L. 77: Entire title R&RE, p. 939, � 10, effective August 1. L. 92: Entire
section amended, p. 401, � 10, effective June 3.
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