Current through Chapter 519 of the 2024 Legislative Session and Chapter 2 of the 2024 First Extraordinary Session
Section 16-3-102 - Arrest by peace officer(1) A peace officer may arrest a person when: (a) He has a warrant commanding that such person be arrested; or(b) Any crime has been or is being committed by such person in his presence; or(c) He has probable cause to believe that an offense was committed and has probable cause to believe that the offense was committed by the person to be arrested.(2) A peace officer shall not knowingly arrest or knowingly participate in the arrest of any person who engages in a legally protected health-care activity, as defined in section 12-30-121 (1)(d), unless the acts forming the basis for the arrest constitute a criminal offense in Colorado.Amended by 2023 Ch. 68,§ 9, eff. 4/14/2023.L. 72: R&RE, p. 198, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 39-3-102. L. 77: (1)(c) amended, p. 850, § 1, effective May 20.