Michigan Act 309 of 2006


***** Act 309 of 2006.new THIS NEW ACT IS EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006 *****


SELF-DEFENSE ACT

Act 309 of 2006

AN ACT to clarify the rights and duties of self-defense and the defense of others.


History: 2006, Act 309, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentDescription
Section 780.971.newShort title.
Section 780.972.newUse of deadly force by individual not engaged in commission of crime; conditions.
Section 780.973.newDuty to retreat; effect of act on common law.
Section 780.974.newRight to use deadly force; effect of act on common law.