Title 28, Military and Veterans

As used in this article 3, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Active service means full-time service on behalf of the state when ordered by competent authority. (2) Armed forces means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard of the United Stat…

Source: L. 55: p. 606, � 2. CRS 53: � 94-9-2. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-2. L. 75: (1)(f) amended, p. 932, � 50, effective July 1. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 584, � 2, effective May 24. Cross references: For current provisions concerning persons subject to military duty, see �…

(1) In case the United States is at war or in case of any other emergency declared by the president or the congress of the United States or by the governor or the general assembly of this state, any organization, unit, or detachment of the military forces of this state, by direct…

The governor shall be the commander in chief of the military forces except so much thereof as may be in the actual service of the United States and may employ the same for the defense or relief of the state, the enforcement of its laws, the protection of life and property therein…

(1) There is an adjutant general of the state who is appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, who must be a staff officer, who at the time of appointment must be a commissioned officer of the National Guard of this state with not fewer than ten years'…

(1) The adjutant general has the following powers and duties: (a) The adjutant general shall be the chief of staff to the commander in chief and the administrative head of the department of military and veterans affairs. Whenever any law of this state refers to the military depar…

There is hereby created in the state treasury the distance learning cash fund, referred to in this section as the fund, which shall consist of the cash fees generated by the public and private use of distance learning facilities pursuant to section 28-3-106 (1)(y). The moneys in …

There is hereby created in the state treasury the chargeable quarters and billeting cash fund, referred to in this section as the fund, which shall consist of any moneys generated through the public or private use of the Colorado Army National Guard facilities managed pursuant to…

Source: L. 55: p. 641, � 132. CRS 53: � 94-9-132. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-129. L. 2002: Entire section amended, p. 602, � 56, effective May 24. L. 2020: Entire section repealed, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 110, � 1, effective September 14.

The department may award a medal, designated as the meritorious conduct medal, to any person serving in any capacity in or with the department, including in or with the Colorado National Guard, who, when on any duty status except federal service, distinguishes himself or herself …

The department may award a medal, designated as the meritorious service medal, to any person serving in any capacity in or with, or any person acting in support of, any division or office of the department, including the Colorado National Guard, who, when on any duty status excep…

The department may award a medal, designated as the active service medal, to any person who is not a member of the military and who has served in or with any division or office of the department, including in the Colorado National Guard in state or federal service, for a period o…

(1) (a) The department may award a medal, designated as the Colorado legion of merit medal, to any member of the department, including the Colorado National Guard, who has rendered service in a clearly exceptional, unprecedented, or superior manner in support of the department an…

The department shall, upon request and without cost, give a lapel button denoting membership in the Colorado National Guard to any actively participating officer and enlisted person. Source: L. 55: p. 642, � 136. CRS 53: � 94-9-136. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-133. L. 2002: Entire sectio…

The design, procurement, and regulations governing the issue of the medals and lapel buttons provided for in this article shall be as prescribed by the governor in orders through the office of the adjutant general. Source: L. 55: p. 642, � 137. CRS 53: � 94-9-137. C.R.S. 1963: � …

The necessary amounts to defray the costs of providing the medals and lapel buttons authorized by this article shall be deemed a proper charge against the appropriation for the support of the department. Source: L. 55: p. 642, � 138. CRS 53: � 94-9-138. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-135. L…

A ribbon, designated as the commendation ribbon, shall be awarded to any member of the National Guard of Colorado and to any other persons who have distinguished themselves either by exceptional service to the state of Colorado or by accomplishment of a special act or deed reflec…

A ribbon, designated as the achievement ribbon, shall be awarded to provide recognition to members of the National Guard of Colorado and other persons who have, through their own individual outstanding and exemplary actions, attitude, efforts, and service, contributed to the safe…

A ribbon, designated as the adjutant general's outstanding unit citation, shall be awarded for outstanding meritorious performance, on or after June 1, 1995, by any unit assigned to the National Guard of Colorado. Said unit shall display superior performance of an exceptionally d…

A ribbon, designated as the state emergency service ribbon, shall be awarded to any member of the National Guard of Colorado who is called to state duty in either an active or supportive role for a period of at least one day during a crisis within the state of Colorado, during wh…

Source: L. 2002: Entire section added, p. 265, � 1, effective April 15. L. 2020: Entire section repealed, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 112, � 8, effective September 14.

Source: L. 2002: Entire section added, p. 265, � 1, effective April 15. L. 2020: Entire section repealed, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 112, � 9, effective September 14.

A ribbon, designated as the recruiting ribbon, shall be awarded to an individual in the National Guard who secures enlistment or appointment of at least three individuals within one year or at least five individuals within a period of five years to the National Guard of Colorado.…

Source: L. 2005: Entire section added, p. 662, � 3, effective May 27. L. 2020: Entire section repealed, (SB 20-082), ch. 34, p. 112, � 10, effective September 14.

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that drug abuse and drug trafficking are matters of statewide concern and further declares that the state should take advantage of assistance offered by the National Guard in fighting against the spread of drug trafficking and abuse …

The governor, as commander in chief, shall order the adjutant general of the National Guard to prepare, in cooperation with the Colorado bureau of investigation, a drug interdiction and enforcement plan for submission to the secretary of defense of the United States. Source: L. 8…

(1) The drug interdiction and enforcement plan required by this part 13 shall be in compliance with the provisions set forth in Pub.L. 100-456, section 1105, and shall specifically request the secretary of defense to provide sufficient funds for the pay, allowances, clothing, sub…

The plan shall state specifically that any drug interdiction and enforcement plan approved by the secretary of defense shall be conducted at a time when personnel of the National Guard are not in federal service. The plan shall also specifically state that participation by Nation…

This part 14 shall be known and may be cited as the Colorado State Military Service Civil Relief Act of 2002. Source: L. 2002: Entire part added, p. 690, � 1, effective July 1.

This part 14 shall apply to any person who is called to state military service, as the term military service is defined in section 28-3-101, or called to state defense force active duty, as the term is defined in section 28-4-102, for any period of time longer than thirty days an…

Any court of competent jurisdiction may, on its own motion, stay any civil action or proceeding that involves a person described in section 28-3-1402 for the duration of the period of service or duty and for thirty days thereafter, or may otherwise dispose of the case as may be e…

(1) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (1), an eviction, distress action, or requirement for deposit of accrued rent, as provided for in law, may not proceed against any person described in section 28-3-1402 during the period of service or duty a…

(1) (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection (1), a creditor who has received a deposit or installment of the purchase price under an installment contract for the purchase of real or personal property from a person who, after the date of the payment of…

(1) In any proceeding commenced during a period of state military service or state defense force active duty, as described in section 28-3-1402, to enforce obligations secured by a mortgage, trust deed, or other security upon real or personal property owned prior to the commencem…

Before a person shall be entitled to any stay pursuant to this part 14, that person shall furnish to the court and to any other affected parties a copy of the person's orders, together with a written statement from the adjutant general of the state of Colorado, that the person ha…

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that, due to the many mobilizations subsequent to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, many families of Colorado National Guard members and reservists face financial hardships when the National Guard member or reservist is call…

As used in this part 15, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Fund means the military family relief fund created in section 28-3-1502 (1). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2084, � 243, effective August 6.

(1) There is hereby created in the state treasury the military family relief fund. The fund shall consist of gifts, grants, and donations to the fund, which the adjutant general is authorized to accept, and any voluntary contributions made to the fund pursuant to part 30 of artic…

(1) (a) The Colorado National Guard foundation shall make grants from the fund to members of the Colorado National Guard or reservists, to active duty military personnel stationed in Colorado, or to the families of members of the Colorado National Guard or reservists or active du…

In the event that the voluntary contribution program created in part 30 of article 22 of title 39, C.R.S., is not continued or reestablished by the general assembly, the Colorado National Guard foundation may donate any moneys remaining in the fund upon the repeal of the voluntar…

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that there are no suitable National Guard training and maintenance facilities in the Grand Junction area to serve the members of the Colorado National Guard and the state. The general assembly believes that the state owes a duty …

As used in this part 16, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Guard facilities means National Guard facilities as described in section 28-3-1602 (1)(a). Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (SB 25-275), ch. 377, p. 2085, � 245, effective August 6. 28-3-1602. Establishment…

The department, in preparing, developing, constructing, and maintaining the guard facilities, may use for such purposes a parcel consisting of approximately thirty-five acres, as determined by the facilities master plan, of existing improved and unimproved property surrounding th…

This part 17 shall be known and may be cited as the Colorado Youth Challenge Corps Program Act. Source: L. 2009: Entire part added, (HB 09-1280), ch. 384, p. 2083, � 1, effective August 5.

(1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: (a) The need for educating at-risk or disruptive youth is well established; (b) Recognizing the need for special programs to address positive youth development, the United States congress authorized and appropriated moneys …

As used in this part 17, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Eligible youth means a person who has voluntarily consented, with the written permission of his or her parent or guardian if the person is a minor, to participate in the National Guard youth challenge corps progr…

The Colorado National Guard consists of the regularly enlisted militia within the ages prescribed by federal law and regulations, organized, armed, and equipped as provided in this article 3, and of commissioned officers and warrant officers within the ages and having the qualifi…

The inactive National Guard shall be organized and maintained under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed in accordance with federal law. Source: L. 55: p. 614, � 8. CRS 53: � 94-9-8. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-8.

The organization of the National Guard, including the composition of all units thereof, shall be such as is or may be prescribed for this state by federal law. Source: L. 55: p. 614, � 9. CRS 53: � 94-9-9. C.R.S. 1963: � 94-1-9.

When congress has declared a national emergency or has authorized the use of the armed forces of the United States for any purpose requiring the use of troops in excess of those in the regular armed services and the president has ordered into the active military service of the Un…