TCA 39-11-621
Use of deadly force by private citizen
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What does this charge mean?
A private citizen making a lawful arrest can use reasonable force if the person resists or flees, but cannot use deadly force unless the situation would also justify self-defense or defense of another person under the self-defense statutes.
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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.
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TCA Section39-11-621