2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 11 - General Provisions
Part 6 - Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility

§ 39-11-601. Justification a Defense - It is a defense to prosecution that the conduct of...

§ 39-11-602. Justification Definitions - As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 39-11-603. Confinement as Justifiable Force - Confinement is justified when force is justified by this part,...

§ 39-11-604. Reckless Injury of Innocent Third Person - Even though a person is justified under this part in...

§ 39-11-605. Civil Remedies Unaffected - The fact that conduct is justified under this part does...

§ 39-11-612. Defense of Third Person - A person is justified in threatening or using force against...

§ 39-11-613. Protection of Life or Health - A person is justified in threatening or using force, but...

§ 39-11-615. Protection of Third Person's Property - A person is justified in threatening or using force against...

§ 39-11-621. Use of Deadly Force by Private Citizen - A private citizen, in making an arrest authorized by law,...