§ 18-1-701 — Execution of public duty

Colorado § 18-1-701

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 18: Criminal
• Art.: Provisions Applicable to

Text

(1) 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.

(2) A provision of law and a judicial decree in subsection (1) of this section
mean:

(a) Laws defining duties and functions of public servants;

(b) Laws defining duties of private citizens to assist public servants in the
performance of certain of their functions;

(c) Laws governing the execution of legal process;

(d) Laws governing the military service and conduct of war;

(e) Judgments and orders of court.

Legislative History

Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 407, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 40-1-801.