(a) A person who uses force in defense of self, other persons, or property as permitted in Alaska Stat. Chapter 11.81 is not liable for the death of or injury to the person against whom the force was intended to be used, unless the person against whom force was used was

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 09.65.330

  • action: includes any matter or proceeding in a court, civil or criminal. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • peace officer: means
    (A) an officer of the state troopers. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • person: includes a corporation, company, partnership, firm, association, organization, business trust, or society, as well as a natural person. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  • property: includes real and personal property. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(1) a peace officer, whether on or off duty, who was engaged in the performance of official duties;
(2) a firefighter, emergency medical technician, or paramedic engaged in the performance of official duties; or
(3) medical personnel, a health care provider, or a first responder in an emergency situation.
(b) The court shall award reasonable attorney fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and all expenses incurred by the defendant in defense of a civil action brought by a plaintiff if the court finds that the defendant is not liable under (a) of this section.
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