Colorado § 13-1-404 - Remedies.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-1-404 — Remedies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1-404. Remedies.
(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.
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What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-1-404 cover?
Section 13-1-404 ("Remedies.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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