Second degree official misconduct

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-405, under Criminal Code.

Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-8-405

(1) A public servant commits second degree official misconduct if he knowingly, arbitrarily, and capriciously:

(a) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or

(b) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.

(2) Second degree official misconduct is a petty offense.

Source: L. 71: R&RE, p. 462, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 40-8-405. L. 83: (1)(a) amended, p. 710, � 2, effective June 10. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3200, � 298, effective March 1, 2022.