13-1303. Unlawful imprisonment;
classification


A. A person commits unlawful imprisonment by knowingly restraining another person.


B. In any prosecution for unlawful imprisonment, it is a defense that:


1. The restraint was accomplished by a peace officer acting in good faith in the
lawful performance of his duty; or


2. The defendant is a relative of the person restrained and the defendant's sole
intent is to assume lawful custody of that person and the restraint was accomplished
without physical injury.


C. Unlawful imprisonment is a class 6 felony unless the victim is released
voluntarily by the defendant without physical injury in a safe place prior to arrest in
which case it is a class 1 misdemeanor.