Colorado § 16-19-110 - Authority of arresting officer.
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§ 16-19-110. Authority of arresting officer.
Every peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.
Source: L. 53: p. 316, § 9. CSA: C. 72, § 54. CRS 53: § 60-1-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 60-1-9.
Cross references: For general authority of peace officer in making arrests, see part 1 of article 3 of this title 16.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 16-19-110 ("Authority of arresting officer.") 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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