C.R.S. Section 18-8-104
Obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical service provider, rescue specialist, or volunteer


(1)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

A person commits obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical service provider, rescue specialist, or volunteer when, by using or threatening to use violence, force, physical interference, or an obstacle, such person knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the enforcement of the penal law or the preservation of the peace by a peace officer, acting under color of his or her official authority; knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the prevention, control, or abatement of fire by a firefighter, acting under color of his or her official authority; knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the administration of medical treatment or emergency assistance by an emergency medical service provider or rescue specialist, acting under color of his or her official authority; or knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders the administration of emergency care or emergency assistance by a volunteer, acting in good faith to render such care or assistance without compensation at the place of an emergency or accident.

(b)

To assure that animals used in law enforcement or fire prevention activities are protected from harm, a person commits obstructing a peace officer or firefighter when, by using or threatening to use violence, force, physical interference, or an obstacle, he or she knowingly obstructs, impairs, or hinders any such animal.

(1.5)

A person shall not be charged with the offense described in subsection (1) of this section because the person remained silent or because the person stated a verbal opposition to an order by a government official.

(2)

It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the peace officer was acting in an illegal manner, if he or she was acting under color of his or her official authority. A peace officer acts “under color of his or her official authority” if, in the regular course of assigned duties, he or she makes a judgment in good faith based on surrounding facts and circumstances that he or she must act to enforce the law or preserve the peace.

(2.5)

If a person is alleged to have committed the offense described in subsection (1)(a) or (1)(b) of this section by using or threatening to use an unmanned aircraft system as an obstacle, the offense does not apply if the person who operates the unmanned aircraft system:

(a)

Obtains permission to operate the unmanned aircraft system from a law enforcement agency or other entity that is coordinating the response of peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical service providers, rescue specialists, or volunteers to an emergency or accident;

(b)

Continues to communicate with such entity during the operation of the unmanned aircraft system; and

(c)

Complies immediately with any instructions from the entity concerning the operation of the unmanned aircraft system.

(3)

Repealed.

(4)

Obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical service provider, rescue specialist, or volunteer is a class 2 misdemeanor.

(5)

For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Emergency medical service provider” means a member of a public or private emergency medical service agency, whether that person is a volunteer or receives compensation for services rendered as such emergency medical service provider.

(b)

“Obstacle” includes an unmanned aircraft system.

(c)

“Rescue specialist” means a member of a public or private rescue agency, whether that person is a volunteer or receives compensation for services rendered as such rescue specialist.

Source: Section 18-8-104 — Obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical service provider, rescue specialist, or volunteer, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

18‑8‑101
Definitions
18‑8‑102
Obstructing government operations
18‑8‑103
Resisting arrest
18‑8‑104
Obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical service provider, rescue specialist, or volunteer
18‑8‑105
Accessory to crime
18‑8‑106
Refusal to permit inspections
18‑8‑108
Compounding
18‑8‑109
Concealing death
18‑8‑110
False report of explosives, weapons, or harmful substances
18‑8‑111
False reporting to authorities - false reporting of an emergency - definition
18‑8‑111.5
False reporting of identifying information to law enforcement authorities - definition
18‑8‑112
Impersonating a peace officer
18‑8‑113
Impersonating a public servant
18‑8‑114
Abuse of public records
18‑8‑115
Duty to report a crime - liability for disclosure
18‑8‑116
Disarming a peace officer
18‑8‑117
Unlawful sale of publicly provided services or appointments - definitions
18‑8‑201
Aiding escape
18‑8‑201.1
Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders
18‑8‑203
Introducing contraband in the first degree
18‑8‑204
Introducing contraband in the second degree - definition
18‑8‑204.1
Possession of contraband in the first degree
18‑8‑204.2
Possession of contraband in the second degree
18‑8‑206
Assault during escape
18‑8‑207
Holding hostages
18‑8‑208
Escapes
18‑8‑208.1
Attempt to escape
18‑8‑208.2
Unauthorized absence
18‑8‑209
Concurrent and consecutive sentences
18‑8‑210.1
Persons in custody or confinement - juvenile offenders
18‑8‑210.2
Persons in custody or confinement
18‑8‑211
Riots in detention facilities
18‑8‑212
Violation of bail bond conditions
18‑8‑213
Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state
18‑8‑301
Definitions
18‑8‑302
Bribery
18‑8‑303
Compensation for past official behavior
18‑8‑304
Soliciting unlawful compensation
18‑8‑305
Trading in public office
18‑8‑306
Attempt to influence a public servant
18‑8‑307
Designation of supplier prohibited
18‑8‑308
Failing to disclose a conflict of interest
18‑8‑401
Definitions
18‑8‑402
Misuse of official information
18‑8‑403
Official oppression
18‑8‑404
First degree official misconduct
18‑8‑405
Second degree official misconduct
18‑8‑406
Issuing a false certificate
18‑8‑407
Embezzlement of public property
18‑8‑408
Designation of insurer prohibited
18‑8‑409
Violation of rules and regulations of judicial nominating commissions not subject to criminal prosecution
18‑8‑410
Abuse of public trust by an educator - definitions
18‑8‑501
Definitions
18‑8‑502
Perjury in the first degree
18‑8‑503
Perjury in the second degree
18‑8‑504
False swearing
18‑8‑505
Perjury or false swearing - inconsistent statements
18‑8‑506
Perjury and false swearing - proof
18‑8‑507
Perjury and false swearing - previous criminal action
18‑8‑508
Perjury - retraction
18‑8‑509
Perjury and false swearing - irregularities no defense
18‑8‑601
Definitions
18‑8‑603
Bribe-receiving by a witness
18‑8‑606
Bribing a juror
18‑8‑607
Bribe-receiving by a juror
18‑8‑608
Intimidating a juror
18‑8‑609
Jury-tampering
18‑8‑610
Tampering with physical evidence
18‑8‑610.5
Tampering with a deceased human body
18‑8‑611
Simulating legal process
18‑8‑612
Failure to obey a juror summons
18‑8‑613
Willful misrepresentation of material fact on juror questionnaire
18‑8‑614
Willful harassment of juror by employer
18‑8‑615
Retaliation against a judge or an elected official - definitions
18‑8‑616
Retaliation against a prosecutor
18‑8‑701
Short title
18‑8‑702
Definitions
18‑8‑703
Bribing a witness or victim
18‑8‑704
Intimidating a witness or victim
18‑8‑705
Aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim
18‑8‑706
Retaliation against a witness or victim
18‑8‑706.3
Aggravated retaliation against a witness or victim
18‑8‑706.5
Retaliation against a juror
18‑8‑707
Tampering with a witness or victim
18‑8‑708
Suit for damages by victim of intimidation or retaliation
18‑8‑801
Definitions
18‑8‑802
Duty to report use of force by peace officers - duty to intervene
18‑8‑803
Use of excessive force
18‑8‑804
Approved policy or guidelines
18‑8‑805
Prohibition on using or directing administration of ketamine - duty to report - duty to intervene - definition
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§ 18-8-104’s source at colorado​.gov