# C.R.S. § 18-8-207: 18-8-207. Holding hostages

> Colorado · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T18_A8_P2_S18-8-207

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 18-8-207
- **Heading:** 18-8-207. Holding hostages
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 18 / Article 8 / Part 2 / Section 18-8-207

## Text

18-8-207. Holding hostages. Any person in lawful custody or confinement within the state who, while escaping or attempting to escape, holds as hostage any person or by force or threat of force holds any person against his will commits a class 2 felony.

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