Colorado § 28-3-502 - Actions against military personnel - defense counsel.
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§ 28-3-502. Actions against military personnel - defense counsel.
If a suit or proceeding is commenced in any court by any person against any officer of the military forces for any act done by such officer in his or her official capacity in the discharge of any duty under this article, or against any enlisted person acting under the authority or order of any such officer, or by virtue of any warrant issued by him or her pursuant to law, it is the duty of the governor, upon the recommendation of the attorney general, to appoint counsel to defend such person. The cost and expenses of any such defense shall be paid out of the military fund.
Source: L. 55: p. 623, § 46. CRS 53: § 94-9-46. C.R.S. 1963: § 94-1-46. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 598, § 39, effective May 24.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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