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IN SB0046
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Indiana Code IC 35-41-3-2 to add three new limitations on self-defense justification for use of force
- Person cannot use force if they are the initial aggressor, unless they withdraw from the encounter and communicate their intent to stop and the other person continues unlawful action
- Person cannot use force if they have reached safety after escaping an attack and immediately return to the attack location, except if the location is their property or residence or they return to protect a third person
- Person cannot use force while pursuing an attacker or trespasser who has withdrawn or is retreating and no longer presents an imminent threat
- Effective date: July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Self defense. Specifies that a person is not justified in using force against another person if the person using force: (1) is the initial aggressor; (2) has reached a place of safety after escaping an attack and immediately returns to the location of the attack (unless the location is the person's property or residence); or (3) is pursuing an attacker or trespasser who has retreated and no longer presents a threat to the person.
Last Action
First Reading: referred to Committee on Corrections & Criminal Law
1/6/2015
Committee Referrals
Corrections & Criminal Law1/6/2015
Full Bill Text
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