Self-defense, immunity
SELF-DEFENSE – Adds to existing law to provide for immunity from criminal prosecution when force is used in certain instances and to provide for reimbursement for a defendant in certain instances.

RS30000 / S1004

The purpose of this legislation is to enhance Idaho's Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws. This legislation protects an individual if they merely threaten the use of force in a lawful self-defense situation, and it offers a person who uses lawful force a legal opportunity in the courts to claim self-defense immunity. The legislation also provides opportunities for the recovery of costs in certain prosecutions.

There is no fiscal impact to the general fund or local governments with the implementation of this legislation.

Bill Events
Date Description
01/16 Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
01/17 Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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