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Colorado Strangulation Legislation

Arrest Law

Colorado Revised Statutes Title 18. Criminal Code § 18-6-803.6. Duties of peace officers and prosecuting agencies–preservation of evidence


(1) When a peace officer determines that there is probable cause to believe that a crime or offense involving domestic violence, as defined in section 18-6-800.3(1) , has been committed, the officer shall, without undue delay, arrest the person suspected of its commission pursuant to the provisions in subsection (2) of this section, if applicable, and charge the person with the appropriate crime or offense.

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