Title 16 · CRS Title 16

Treatment while in custody

Citation: C.R.S. § 16-3-401

Section: 16-3-401

16-3-401. Treatment while in custody. (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. Source: L. 72: R&RE, p. 202, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 39-3-401. L. 97: (2) amended, p. 192, � 2, effective April 1.