Colorado § 18-7-901 - Unlawful distribution of a suicide recording - definitions - Lil' Von Mercado's Law.
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§ 18-7-901. Unlawful distribution of a suicide recording - definitions - Lil' Von Mercado's Law.
(1) A person commits the offense of posting an image of suicide of a minor if the person intentionally posts or distributes through the use of social media or any website, or disseminates through other means, an image of a minor attempting suicide, dying by suicide, or having died by suicide, with the intent to harass, intimidate, or coerce any person, and the posting or distribution results in serious emotional distress to any person.
(2) Posting an image of suicide as described in subsection (1) of this section of a minor is a civil infraction and is punishable by a penalty of one hundred dollars per violation; except that posting an image of suicide of a minor is a class 2 misdemeanor if the person was the first or original person to post, distribute, or disseminate the image.
(3) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) "Image" means a photograph, film, videotape, recording, digital file, or other reproduction.
(b) "Social media" means any electronic medium, including an interactive computer service, telephone network, or data network, that allows users to create, share, and view user-generated content, including but not limited to videos, still photographs, blogs, video blogs, podcasts, instant messages, electronic mail, or internet website profiles.
(4) It is not an offense under this section if the posting or distribution of the image is a fictional work or a documentary; or is related to a matter of public interest or public concern; or related to the reporting of unlawful conduct; or the lawful and common practices of law enforcement, criminal reporting, legal proceedings, or medical treatment.
(5) This section is known as and may be cited as "Lil' Von Mercado's Law".
Source: L. 2019: Entire part added, (HB 19-1334), ch. 388, p. 3455, § 1, effective August 2. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3194, § 271, effective March 1, 2022.
ARTICLE 8
Offenses - Governmental Operations
PART 1
OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC JUSTICE
18-8-101. Definitions.
18-8-102. Obstructing government operations.
18-8-103. Resisting arrest.
18-8-104. Obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical service provider, rescue specialist, or volunteer.
18-8-105. Accessory to crime.
18-8-106. Refusal to permit inspections.
18-8-107. Refusing to aid a peace officer - repeal. (Repealed)
18-8-108. Compounding.
18-8-109. Concealing death.
18-8-110. False report of explosives, weapons, or harmful substances.
18-8-111. False reporting to authorities - false reporting of an emergency - definition.
18-8-111.5. False reporting of identifying information to law enforcement authorities - definition.
18-8-112. Impersonating a peace officer.
18-8-113. Impersonating a public servant.
18-8-114. Abuse of public records.
18-8-115. Duty to report a crime - liability for disclosure.
18-8-116. Disarming a peace officer.
18-8-117. Unlawful sale of publicly provided services or appointments - definitions.
18-8-118. Unlawful affiliation with a public safety radio network - penalty - definitions.
PART 2
ESCAPE AND OFFENSES RELATING TO CUSTODY
18-8-201. Aiding escape.
18-8-201.1. Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders.
18-8-202. Inducing prisoners to absent selves - repeal. (Repealed)
18-8-203. Introducing contraband in the first degree.
18-8-204. Introducing contraband in the second degree - definition.
18-8-204.1. Possession of contraband in the first degree.
18-8-204.2. Possession of contraband in the second degree.
18-8-205. Aiding escape from civil process - repeal. (Repealed)
18-8-206. Assault during escape.
18-8-207. Holding hostages.
18-8-208. Escapes.
18-8-208.1. Attempt to escape.
18-8-208.2. Unauthorized absence.
18-8-209. Concurrent and consecutive sentences.
18-8-210. Persons in custody or confinement for unclassified offenses - repeal. (Repealed)
18-8-210.1. Persons in custody or confinement - juvenile offenders.
18-8-210.2. Persons in custody or confinement.
18-8-211. Riots in detention facilities.
18-8-212. Violation of bail bond conditions.
18-8-213. Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state.
PART 3
BRIBERY AND CORRUPT INFLUENCES
18-8-301. Definitions.
18-8-302. Bribery.
18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior.
18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation.
18-8-305. Trading in public office.
18-8-306. Attempt to influence a public servant.
18-8-307. Designation of supplier prohibited.
18-8-308. Failing to disclose a conflict of interest.
PART 4
ABUSE OF PUBLIC OFFICE
18-8-401. Definitions.
18-8-402. Misuse of official information.
18-8-403. Official oppression.
18-8-404. First degree official misconduct.
18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct.
18-8-406. Issuing a false certificate.
18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property.
18-8-408. Designation of insurer prohibited.
18-8-409. Violation of rules and regulations of judicial nominating commissions not subject to criminal prosecution.
18-8-410. Abuse of public trust by an educator - definitions.
PART 5
PERJURY AND RELATED OFFENSES
18-8-501. Definitions.
18-8-502. Perjury in the first degree.
18-8-503. Perjury in the second degree.
18-8-503.5. Perjury on a motor vehicle registration application. (Repealed)
18-8-504. False swearing.
18-8-505. Perjury or false swearing - inconsistent statements.
18-8-506. Perjury and false swearing - proof.
18-8-507. Perjury and false swearing - previous criminal action.
18-8-508. Perjury - retraction.
18-8-509. Perjury and false swearing - irregularities no defense.
PART 6
OFFENSES RELATING TO JUDICIAL AND OTHER PROCEEDINGS
18-8-601. Definitions.
18-8-602. Bribing a witness. (Repealed)
18-8-603. Bribe-receiving by a witness.
18-8-604. Intimidating a witness. (Repealed)
18-8-605. Tampering with a witness. (Repealed)
18-8-606. Bribing a juror.
18-8-607. Bribe-receiving by a juror.
18-8-608. Intimidating a juror.
18-8-609. Jury-tampering.
18-8-610. Tampering with physical evidence.
18-8-610.5. Tampering with a deceased human body.
18-8-611. Simulating legal process.
18-8-612. Failure to obey a juror summons.
18-8-613. Willful misrepresentation of material fact on juror questionnaire.
18-8-614. Willful harassment of juror by employer.
18-8-615. Retaliation against a judge, a judicial employee, or an elected official - definitions.
18-8-616. Retaliation against a prosecutor.
PART 7
VICTIMS AND WITNESSES PROTECTION
18-8-701. Short title.
18-8-702. Definitions.
18-8-703. Bribing a witness or victim.
18-8-704. Intimidating a witness or victim.
18-8-705. Aggravated intimidation of a witness or victim.
18-8-706. Retaliation against a witness or victim.
18-8-706.3. Aggravated retaliation against a witness or victim.
18-8-706.5. Retaliation against a juror.
18-8-707. Tampering with a witness or victim.
18-8-708. Suit for damages by victim of intimidation or retaliation.
PART 8
OFFENSES RELATING TO USE OF FORCE BY PEACE OFFICERS
18-8-801. Definitions.
18-8-802. Duty to report use of force by peace officers or law enforcement animals - duty to intervene.
18-8-803. Use of excessive force.
18-8-804. Approved policy or guidelines.
18-8-805. Prohibition on using or directing administration of ketamine - duty to report - duty to intervene - definition.
PART 1
OBSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC JUSTICE
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