§ 28-3-502 — Actions against military personnel - defense counsel

If a suit or
proceeding is commenced in any court by any person against any officer of the
military forces for any act done by such officer in his or her official capacity in the
discharge of any duty under this article, or against any enlisted person acting under
the authority or order of any such officer, or by virtue of any warrant issued by him
or her pursuant to law, it is the duty of the governor, upon the recommendation of
the attorney general, to appoint counsel to defend such person. The cost and
expenses of any such defense shall be paid out of the military fund.

Legislative History

Source: L. 55: p. 623, � 46. CRS 53: � 94-9-46. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-46. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 598, � 39, effective May 24.