USE OF DEADLY FORCE BY A PRIVATE CITIZEN




39-11-621. Use of deadly force by private citizen.


 A private citizen, in making an arrest authorized by law, may use force reasonably
 necessary to accomplish the arrest of an individual who flees or resists the arrest;
 provided, that a private citizen cannot use or threaten to use deadly force except to the
 extent authorized under self-defense or defense of third person statutes, §§ 39-11-611 and
 39-11-612.  


 [Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 1.]



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