Wrongful Imprisonment Attorneys in Colorado
Wrongful imprisonment attorneys represent people who were unlawfully or unjustly incarcerated — whether because of a false arrest, malicious prosecution, a wrongful conviction, or a systemic failure of the justice system. These attorneys fight both to secure their clients' freedom and to pursue compensation for the devastating harm that wrongful imprisonment causes to a person's life.
State Filing Deadlines & Legal Limits
For general reference only — not legal advice. Deadlines may vary based on facts and should be verified with an attorney.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-80-102(1)(a)
Federal § 1983 civil rights claims borrow the state personal injury statute of limitations.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-10-109
Notice of claim required within 182 days under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA). Failure to file is jurisdictional.
Law Enforcement Integrity Act (SB 217, 2020) — Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-21-131
Colorado abolished qualified immunity for state-level civil rights claims. Law enforcement officers may be held personally liable for constitutional violations under state law without the QI defense.