1. (1) Except as provided in section 18-7-209, it is an affirmative defense to any charge, other than a class 1 felony, if the minor being charged proves, by a preponderance of the evidence, that he or she was, at the time of the offense:

   1. (a) A victim of human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude pursuant to section 18-3-503 or human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude pursuant to section 18-3-504; and
   2. (b) Forced or coerced into engaging in the criminal act charged.

Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (SB 19-185), ch. 147, p. 1766, § 5, effective May 6.

Cross references: For the legislative declaration in SB 19-185, see section 1 of chapter 147, Session Laws of Colorado 2019.