Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16. Criminal Proceedings § 16-3-105. Release by arresting authority
Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) When a person has been arrested without a warrant, he may be released by the arresting authority on its own authority if:
(a) The arresting officer or a responsible command officer of the arresting authority is satisfied that there are no adequate grounds for criminal complaint against the person arrested; or
(b) The offense for which the person was arrested and is being held is a misdemeanor or petty offense and the arresting officer or a responsible command officer of the arresting authority is satisfied that the person arrested will obey a summons commanding his appearance at a later date.
(1.5) No person arrested for any crime or offense, the underlying factual basis of which includes an act of domestic violence as defined in section 18-6-800.3(1), C.R.S., shall be released at the scene of the alleged crime pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(2) If the person is released in accordance with subsection (1)(b) of this section, he shall be given a summons and complaint as provided for in sections 16-2-104 and 16-2-106 and shall sign a written acknowledgment of its receipt and a promise to appear at the time and place specified.
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