Arizona Laws for Use of Deadly Force

Arizona’s laws regarding the use of deadly force are outlined in the criminal code,
Title 13
Chapter 4

13-401. Unavailability of justification defense; justification as defense
13-402. Justification; execution of public duty
13-403. Justification; use of physical force
13-404. Justification; self-defense
13-405. Justification; use of deadly physical force
13-406. Justification; defense of a third person
13-407. Justification; use of physical force in defense of premises
13-408. Justification; use of physical force in defense of property
13-409. Justification; use of physical force in law enforcement
13-410. Justification; use of deadly physical force in law enforcement
13-411. Justification; use of force in crime prevention; applicability
13-412. Duress 13-413 No civil liability for justified conduct
13-414. Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means
13-415. Justification; domestic violence
13-416. Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means; definition
13-417. Necessity defense
13-418. Justification; use of force in defense of residential structure or occupied vehicles; definitions
13-419. Presumption; exceptions; definitions