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A little known law that was quietly signed by the Governor of Colorado in 2010 requires some attention. Here is how it applies. In the past, if a police officer who has NO evidence that you have committed a crime, asks for your permission to conduct a search of your person or your car, he or she did NOT have to advise you that you have the right to refuse said search. The new law requires the police officer to advise you that you have the right to refuse and he – she must obtain your oral or written consent to the search.
Here is a summary of the new law:
HB 1201: Concerning Duties Related to Peace Officer Contacts
Status: Passed the House (37-28) and Senate (35-0) and signed into law on April 29, 2010. Effective Date: April 29, 2010
Description: This new law requires that prior to conducting a consensual search of a person, personal effects, or vehicle a peace officer must get either oral or written consent for the search after advising the person that they may refuse.
This new law does not apply to a valid search incident to a lawful arrest or to a search for which there is a legal basis which includes, but is not limited to, searches in correctional facilities, jails, community corrections facilities, mental health facilities or searches of a person on probation or parole by a probation or parole officer when such searches are a condition of supervision.
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