CO HB1289

Requires courts to dismiss all criminal charges against a defendant when the underlying factual basis involves violation of an unlawful order

Mandates law enforcement agencies that filed charges to reimburse defendants for attorneys' fees and costs incurred in defending against the charges

Defines "unlawful order" as an order that violates a person's constitutional or statutory rights

Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety