Arkansas Laws for Use of Deadly Force

Laws for the use of deadly force are outlined in the below statutes and laws.

Title 5. Criminal Offenses.
Subtitle 1. General Provisions.
Chapter 2. Principles of Criminal Responsibility. Subchapter 6. Justification.
5-2-601. Definitions.
5-2-602. Defense.
5-2-603. Execution of public duty.
5-2-604. Choice of evils.
5-2-605. Use of physical force generally.
5-2-606. Use of physical force in defense of a person.
5-2-607. Use of deadly physical force in defense of a person.
5-2-608. Use of physical force in defense of premises.
5-2-609. Use of physical force in defense of property.
5-2-610. Use of physical force by law enforcement officers.
5-2-611. Use of physical force by private person aiding law enforcement officers.
5-2-612. Use of physical force in resisting arrest.
5-2-613. Use of physical force to prevent escape from correctional facility.
5-2-614. Use of reckless or negligent force.
5-2-620. Use of force to defend persons and property within home.
5-2-621. Attempting to protect persons during commission of a felony.