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Search Warrant Procedures

It became law on Jun 6, 2023.

CO SB 23-254 · Senate Bill · 2023A

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Jun 6, 2023

What it does

Under current law, a court may only grant a no-knock search warrant under certain circumstances. The act adds a requirement that there is either probable cause for an arrest of a suspect or no-knock entry is necessary because of a credible threat to the life of any person including the executing officers. The act requires a peace officer executing a search warrant on a dwelling to:

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 6, 2023

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Where it goes next

It is law in Colorado. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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