Colorado Laws for Use of Deadly Force

January 8, 2016

Title 18, Article 1, Part 7
18-1-701. Execution of public duty.
18-1-702. Choice of evils.
18-1-703. Use of physical force – special relationships.
18-1-704. Use of physical force in defense of a person.
18-1-704.5. Use of deadly physical force against an intruder.
18-1-705. Use of physical force in defense of premises.
18-1-706. Use of physical force in defense of property.
18-1-707. Use of physical force in making an arrest or in preventing an escape.
18-1-708. Duress.
18-1-709. Entrapment.
18-1-710. Affirmative defense.