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2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings
Code of Criminal Procedure
Article 3 - Arrest - Searches and Seizures
Part 4 - Rights of Persons in Custody
§ 16-3-401. Treatment while in custody
CO Rev Stat ยง 16-3-401 (2016) What's This?
(1) No unlawful means of any kind shall be used to obtain a statement, admission, or confession from any person in custody.
(2) Persons arrested or in custody shall be treated humanely and provided with adequate food, shelter, and, if required, medical treatment. Anyone receiving medical treatment while held in custody may be assessed a medical treatment charge as provided in section 17-26-104.5, C.R.S.
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