007. COLORADO CRIMINAL CODE — OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS  – FALSE IMPRISONMENT

The Crime of False Imprisonment in Colorado

False imprisonment

Knowingly confining or detaining a person without that person’s consent and without proper legal authority is a class 2 misdemeanor. 18-3-303 (2)

Any person other than a peace officer acting within the scope of his or her duties who uses or threatens force to confine or detain another, and who confines or detains the person for 12 hours or longer commits a class 5 felony. 18-3-303 (2)