CRS §18-8-803 – Use of Excessive Force

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Vocabulary flashcards highlighting key statutory terms, sections, and concepts from Colorado Revised Statutes §18-8-803 on excessive force by peace officers.

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§18-1-707

Colorado statute that sets the lawful limits and circumstances for a peace officer’s use of physical force.

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Excessive force

Physical force that exceeds the degree allowed under §18-1-707.

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Presumption of excessive force

Occurs when an officer continues to use disallowed force on a person rendered incapable of resisting arrest.

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Effective date – June 5, 1991

The date §18-8-803 was enacted into Colorado law by the legislature (L. 91, p. 397, § 1).