STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS 16170
The purpose of this legislation is to give a person immunity from civil action for using force to defend his life, family or
property from those who would seek to harm them or for coming to the aid of another who is threatened. This in no way is intended to apply to if such force is used against law enforcement officers. It would also allow award of reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income and all expenses incurred by the defendant in defense of civil action if the court finds that the defendant is immune from such an action.