Self-Defense & Justification

13 laws

Missouri self-defense laws cover when using force is legally justified, including defense of people and property and the state's castle doctrine. These statutes define the limits of justified force.

Chapter definitions
RSMo 563.011
Civil remedies unaffected
RSMo 563.016
Execution of public duty
RSMo 563.021
Justification generally
RSMo 563.026
Use of force in defense of persons
RSMo 563.031
Battered spouse syndrome evidence that defendant acted in self-defense or defense of another
RSMo 563.033
Use of physical force in defense of property
RSMo 563.041
Law enforcement officer's use of force in making an arrest
RSMo 563.046
Private person's use of force in making an arrest
RSMo 563.051
Use of force to prevent escape from confinement
RSMo 563.056
Use of force by persons with responsibility for care, discipline or safety of others
RSMo 563.061
Cancellation or nonrenewal
RSMo 563.070
Justification as an absolute defense, when
RSMo 563.074