Minnesota § 609.065 - JUSTIFIABLE TAKING OF LIFE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.065 — JUSTIFIABLE TAKING OF LIFE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.065. JUSTIFIABLE TAKING OF LIFE
The intentional taking of the life of another is not authorized by section 609.06, except when necessary in resisting or preventing an offense which the actor reasonably believes exposes the actor or another to great bodily harm or death, or preventing the commission of a felony in the actor's place of abode.
History:
1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.065; 1978 c 736 s 1; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.065
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.065 cover?
Section 609.065 ("JUSTIFIABLE TAKING OF LIFE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 609.065?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 609.065" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 609.065 apply to my situation?
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