C.R.S. Section 13-1-403
Prohibition of civil arrest

  • writ of protection
  • procedure

(1)

A person shall not be subject to civil arrest while the person is present at a courthouse or on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A judge or magistrate may issue a writ of protection to prohibit a civil arrest pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. A judge or magistrate may incorporate the writ of protection in other regularly issued documents.

(b)

The protection described in subsection (1) of this section applies regardless of whether a writ of protection has been issued.

(3)

Nothing in this section precludes a criminal arrest or execution of a criminal arrest warrant issued by a judge or magistrate based on probable cause of a violation of criminal law.

(4)

An on-duty law enforcement officer who is not employed by or contracted with courthouse security, or participating in a court proceeding, shall present credentials and state the purpose of the officer’s presence to any existing courthouse security, who shall maintain a record of the information.

(5)

The chief judge of any court may enter an order to ensure that arrests made while persons are present at a courthouse or on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding, comply with this section.

Source: Section 13-1-403 — Prohibition of civil arrest - writ of protection - procedure, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-13.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

13‑1‑101
Clerks shall keep record books
13‑1‑102
Entries in records
13‑1‑103
Lost or destroyed records
13‑1‑104
Application for new order or record
13‑1‑105
Procedure where probate records destroyed
13‑1‑106
Certified copy of record in supreme court or court of appeals
13‑1‑107
Costs of replacement
13‑1‑108
Judge may order adjournment
13‑1‑109
Court may appoint trustee
13‑1‑110
Appeal bond defective or insufficient
13‑1‑111
Courts of record
13‑1‑112
Clerk to keep seal
13‑1‑113
Seal - how attached
13‑1‑114
Powers of court
13‑1‑115
Courts may issue proper writs
13‑1‑116
Courts sit at county seat
13‑1‑117
Juridical days
13‑1‑118
Judicial holidays
13‑1‑119
Judgment record and register of actions open for inspection
13‑1‑119.5
Electronic access to name index and register of actions
13‑1‑120
Proceedings in English - abbreviations
13‑1‑121
Action not affected by vacancy
13‑1‑122
When judge shall not act unless by consent
13‑1‑123
Transfer of civil actions
13‑1‑123.5
Transfer of venue - actions involving related persons
13‑1‑124
Jurisdiction of courts
13‑1‑125
Service of process
13‑1‑126
Documents in court proceedings - designation by clerk of representative to attend court proceedings
13‑1‑127
Entities - school districts - legislative declaration - representation - definitions
13‑1‑129
Preferential trial dates
13‑1‑130
Reports of convictions to department of education
13‑1‑131
Speedy trial option in civil actions
13‑1‑132
Use of interactive audiovisual devices and communication technology in court proceedings
13‑1‑133
Use of recycled paper
13‑1‑134
Court automation system - juvenile or domestic actions
13‑1‑136
Civil protection orders - single set of forms
13‑1‑137
Reporting of data concerning juvenile proceedings
13‑1‑139
Court limitations on medication-assisted treatment - prohibited
13‑1‑140
Prohibition on issuing subpoena in connection with proceeding in another state
13‑1‑201
Legislative declaration
13‑1‑202
Definitions
13‑1‑203
Court security cash fund commission - creation - membership
13‑1‑204
Court security cash fund - creation - grants - regulations
13‑1‑205
Grant applications - duties of counties
13‑1‑301
Legislative declaration
13‑1‑302
Definitions
13‑1‑303
Underfunded courthouse facility cash fund commission - creation - membership
13‑1‑304
Underfunded courthouse facility cash fund - creation - grants - regulations
13‑1‑305
Grant applications - duties of counties
13‑1‑306
Legislative review - repeal
13‑1‑401
Legislative declaration
13‑1‑402
Definitions
13‑1‑403
Prohibition of civil arrest - writ of protection - procedure
13‑1‑404
Remedies
13‑1‑405
Severability
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 13-1-403’s source at colorado​.gov