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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-8-102. Obstructing government operations

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(1) A person commits obstructing government operations if he intentionally obstructs, impairs, or hinders the performance of a governmental function by a public servant, by using or threatening to use violence, force, or physical interference or obstacle.

(2) It shall be an affirmative defense that:

(a) The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance was of unlawful action by a public servant;  or

(b) The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance was of the making of an arrest;  or

(c) The obstruction, impairment, or hindrance of a governmental function was by lawful activities in connection with a labor dispute with the government.

(3) Obstructing government operations is a class 3 misdemeanor.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-8-102. Obstructing government operations - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-18-criminal-code/co-rev-st-sect-18-8-102/

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