A person is justified in threatening or using force, but not deadly force, against another, when and to the degree the person reasonably believes the force is immediately necessary to prevent the other from committing suicide or from the self-infliction of serious bodily injury.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 11 - General Provisions
Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility
§ 39-11-601. Justification a Defense
§ 39-11-602. Justification Definitions
§ 39-11-603. Confinement as Justifiable Force
§ 39-11-604. Reckless Injury of Innocent Third Person
§ 39-11-605. Civil Remedies Unaffected
§ 39-11-612. Defense of Third Person
§ 39-11-613. Protection of Life or Health