| (1) The general assembly hereby recognizes that
citizens of Colorado have a right to expect absolute safety within their
own homes. (2) Notwithstanding the
provisions of section 18-1-704, any occupant of a dwelling is justified
in using any degree of physical force, including deadly force, against
another person when that other person has made an unlawful entry into
the dwelling, and when the occupant has a reasonable believe that the
other person has committed a crime in the dwelling in addition to the
uninvited entry, or is committing or intends to commit a crime against a
person or property in addition to the uninvited entry, and when the
occupant reasonably believes that such other person might use any
physical force, no matter how slight, against any occupant.
(3) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical
force, including deadly force, in accordance with the provisions of
subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from criminal prosecution
for the use of such force.
(4) Any occupant of a dwelling using physical
force, including deadly physical force, in accordance with the
provisions of subsection (2) of this section shall be immune from civil
liability for injuries or death resulting from the use of such force.
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