A person who is justified in threatening or using force against another under the provisions of Code Section 16-3-21, relating to the use of force in defense of self or others, Code Section 16-3-23, relating to the use of force in defense of a habitation, or Code Section 16-3-24, relating to the use of force in defense of property other than a habitation, has no duty to retreat from the use of such force and shall not be held liable to the person against whom the use of force was justified or to any person acting as an accomplice or assistant to such person in any civil action brought as a result of the threat or use of such force.
History. Code 1981, § 51-11-9 , enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 515, § 1; Ga. L. 2006, p. 477, § 3/SB 396.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 11 - Defenses to Tort Actions
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 51-11-1. Authorization to Act as Justification; Effect of Plea
§ 51-11-3. Extenuation and Mitigation of Damages
§ 51-11-4. Arbitrament and Award
§ 51-11-5. Former Recovery and Pendency of Another Action
§ 51-11-7. Effect of Plaintiff’s Failure to Avoid Consequences of Defendant’s Negligence
§ 51-11-9. Immunity From Civil Liability for Threat or Use of Force in Defense of Habitation