C.R.S. Section 18-3-303
False imprisonment

(1)

Any person who knowingly confines or detains another without the other’s consent and without proper legal authority commits false imprisonment. This section does not apply to a peace officer acting in good faith within the scope of his or her duties.

(2)

False imprisonment is a class 2 misdemeanor; except that false imprisonment is a class 5 felony if:

(a)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The person uses force or threat of force to confine or detain the other person; and

(II)

The person confines or detains the other person for twelve hours or longer; or

(b)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(I)

The person confines or detains another person less than eighteen years of age in a locked or barricaded room under circumstances that cause bodily injury or serious emotional distress; and

(II)

Such confinement or detention was part of a continued pattern of cruel punishment or unreasonable isolation or confinement of the child; or

(c)

The person confines or detains another person less than eighteen years of age by means of tying, caging, chaining, or otherwise using similar physical restraints to restrict that person’s freedom of movement under circumstances that cause bodily injury or serious emotional distress.

(3)

Notwithstanding section 13-90-107 or any other provision of law, the statutory privilege between a patient and a physician or between an individual and his or her spouse is not available for the purpose of excluding or refusing testimony in any prosecution for a violation of this section where the conditions described in subsection (2)(b) or (2)(c) of this section are alleged.

(4)

Nothing in this section limits the ability of a person to assert the affirmative defense described in section 18-1-703.

Source: Section 18-3-303 — False imprisonment, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑3‑101
Definition of terms 18‑3‑102
Murder in the first degree 18‑3‑103
Murder in the second degree - definitions 18‑3‑104
Manslaughter 18‑3‑105
Criminally negligent homicide 18‑3‑106
Vehicular homicide 18‑3‑107
First degree murder of a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service provider - legislative declaration 18‑3‑201
Definitions 18‑3‑202
Assault in the first degree 18‑3‑203
Assault in the second degree 18‑3‑204
Assault in the third degree 18‑3‑205
Vehicular assault 18‑3‑206
Menacing 18‑3‑207
Criminal extortion - aggravated extortion 18‑3‑208
Reckless endangerment 18‑3‑210
Unlawfully aiming a laser device at an aircraft - definitions 18‑3‑301
First degree kidnapping 18‑3‑302
Second degree kidnapping 18‑3‑303
False imprisonment 18‑3‑304
Violation of custody order or order relating to parental responsibilities 18‑3‑305
Enticement of a child 18‑3‑306
Internet luring of a child 18‑3‑401
Definitions 18‑3‑402
Sexual assault 18‑3‑404
Unlawful sexual contact 18‑3‑405
Sexual assault on a child 18‑3‑405.3
Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust 18‑3‑405.4
Internet sexual exploitation of a child 18‑3‑405.5
Sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist - definitions 18‑3‑405.6
Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification 18‑3‑405.7
Unlawful sexual conduct by a peace officer - definition 18‑3‑407
Victim’s and witness’s prior history - evidentiary hearing - victim’s identity - protective order 18‑3‑407.5
Victim evidence - forensic evidence - electronic lie detector exam without victim’s consent prohibited 18‑3‑407.7
Sexual assault victim emergency payment program - creation - eligibility 18‑3‑407.9
Forensic nurse examiners - telehealth program - creation - appropriation 18‑3‑408
Jury instruction prohibited 18‑3‑408.5
Jury instruction on consent - when required 18‑3‑409
Marital defense 18‑3‑410
Medical exception 18‑3‑411
Sex offenses against children - limitation for commencing proceedings - evidence - statutory privilege - definition 18‑3‑412
Habitual sex offenders against children - indictment or information - verdict of the jury 18‑3‑412.5
Failure to register as a sex offender 18‑3‑412.6
Failure to verify location as a sex offender 18‑3‑413
Video tape depositions - children - victims of sexual offenses 18‑3‑414
Payment of treatment costs for the victim or victims of a sexual offense against a child 18‑3‑414.5
Sexually violent predators - assessment - annual report - definitions 18‑3‑415
Testing for persons charged with sexual offense 18‑3‑415.5
Testing persons charged with certain sexual offenses for serious sexually transmitted infections - mandatory sentencing 18‑3‑416
Reports of convictions to department of education 18‑3‑417
Reports of sexual assault by applicants, registrants, or licensed professionals 18‑3‑418
Unlawful electronic sexual communication - person in a position of trust - definitions 18‑3‑501
Legislative declaration 18‑3‑502
Definitions 18‑3‑503
Human trafficking for involuntary servitude - human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude 18‑3‑504
Human trafficking for sexual servitude - human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude 18‑3‑505
Human trafficking council - created - duties - repeal 18‑3‑601
Legislative declaration 18‑3‑602
Stalking - penalty - definitions - Vonnie’s law
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 18-3-303’s source at colorado​.gov