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  1. A person who knowingly violates section 13-1-403 (1) or a writ of protection issued pursuant to section 13-1-403 (2) is liable for damages in a civil action for false imprisonment.
  2. A person who knowingly violates section 13-1-403 (1) or a writ of protection issued pursuant to section 13-1-403 (2) is subject to contempt of court.
  3. The attorney general may bring a civil action on behalf of the people of the state for a violation of section 13-1-403 to obtain appropriate equitable or declaratory relief.
  4. A person arrested or detained in violation of section 13-1-403 may seek a writ of habeas corpus.

Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (SB 20-083), ch. 63, p. 217, § 1, effective March 23.