Missouri Laws for Use of Deadly Force

January 11, 2016

Missouri Revised Statutes
Chapter 563
Defense of Justification

563.026. Justification generally.
563.031. Use of force in defense of persons.
563.032. Battered spouse syndrome evidence that defendant acted in self-defense or defense of another—procedure.
563.036. Use of physical force in defense of premises.
563.041. Use of physical force in defense of property.
563.046. Law enforcement officer’s use of force in making an arrest.
563.051. Private person’s use of force in making an arrest.
563.056. Use of force to prevent escape from confinement
563.061. Use of force by persons with responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others.
563.070. Accidents an excuse for crime, when.