# C.R.S. § 13-20-1207: 13-20-1207. Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no dut

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1207

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 13-20-1207
- **Heading:** 13-20-1207. Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no dut
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 13 / Article 20 / Part 12 / Section 13-20-1207

## Text

13-20-1207. Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no duty to indemnify. (1) (a) Notwithstanding sections 22-12-104, 24-10-105, 24-10-106, 24-10-108, and 24-10-118, or any other state law that prohibits civil actions against a public employee or public entity, a person may bring a claim alleging liability for injuries arising from sexual misconduct pursuant to this part 12 against a public employee or public entity.

(b) Notwithstanding sections 22-12-104 (3), 24-10-109 (1), and 24-10-118 (1)(a), requiring the filing of a written notice, a person who brings an action pursuant to this part 12 is not required to file written notice as a jurisdictional prerequisite to the action.

(c) The maximum amount that may be recovered from a public employee or public entity as set forth in section 24-10-114 applies to a claim brought against a public employee or public entity pursuant to this part 12.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of this part 12 or any other provision of law, the state, as defined in section 24-10-103 (7), and a public entity do not have a duty to defend or indemnify a public employee for a claim alleging sexual misconduct pursuant to this part 12, if the employee's conduct is willful or wanton.

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