§ 77-7-7. Force in making arrest.

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If a person is being arrested and flees or forcibly resists after being informed of the intention to make the arrest, the person arresting may use reasonable force to effect the arrest. Deadly force may be used only as provided in Section 76-2-404.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session

                    
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