§ 16-3-23-1 — No duty to retreat prior to use of force in self-defense

A person who uses threats or force in accordance with 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 and has the right to stand his or her ground and use force as provided in said Code sections, including deadly force.

Legislative History

Added by 2006 Ga. Laws 599,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2006.