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C.R.S. § 18-8-116 — Disarming a peace officer.

Current through 2025 Regular Session

Part of Part 1: OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC JUSTICE, Colorado Revised Statutes.

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Full text of C.R.S. § 18-8-116

Statutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.

C.R.S. § 18-8-116Primary source, current through the 2025 Regular Session
(1) A person commits disarming a peace officer if he or she knowingly, without justification and without consent, removes the firearm or self-defense electronic control device, direct-contact stun device, or other similar device of a peace officer who is acting under color of his or her official authority. (2) Disarming a peace officer is a class 5 felony. (3) The term "peace officer" as used in this section means a peace officer in uniform or, if out of uniform, one who has identified himself by exhibiting his credentials as such peace officer to the person.

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Is disarming a peace officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Disarming a peace officer is a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-116.

Which Colorado statute covers disarming a peace officer?

Disarming a peace officer is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-116 (Disarming a peace officer).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.