The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: Access to courts is a cornerstone of Colorado’s republican form of government and is therefore a matter of statewide concern. Civil arrest of a person at a courthouse or on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding, threatens the values of […]
As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: “Civil arrest” means an arrest that is solely or primarily in connection with a civil proceeding but does not include an arrest made in connection with a judge’s contempt authority or other judicially issued process. “Court” means a court of the state of Colorado […]
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. A judge or magistrate may issue a writ of protection to prohibit a civil arrest pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. A […]
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. 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. […]
If any provision of this part 4 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this part 4 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this part 4 are severable. Source: […]
