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.
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