Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 21. Suspension of habeas corpus
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall never be suspended, unless when in case of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 32.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
The writ of habeas corpus may never be suspended except when public safety requires it in rebellion or invasion.
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