SB 18-199

Senate Bill 18-199, which has now been signed into law, increases the punishment for assaulting a peace officer in Colorado. Instead of the previous penalty, offenders will face a higher class of assault charge and must receive a prison sentence that is at least the maximum term and can extend up to 2.5 times this duration. This bill affects anyone who commits an assault against a police officer or other law enforcement official. Since it has been signed, the new penalties are now in effect for any future incidents of assaulting a peace officer.

Official Summary

The bill increases the penalty level for an assault on a peace officer by one class and requires the court to sentence the defendant to incarceration for at least the maximum sentence and up to 2.5 times the maximum sentence. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More