Michigan SB0270 amends civil procedure to grant immunity from civil action for individuals using force in compliance with the self-defense act.

Michigan SB0270 amends sections 2922b and 2922c of the Michigan Compiled Laws to provide immunity from civil liability for individuals using deadly force or force other than deadly force in self-defense or defense of another individual, in compliance with the self-defense act. This immunity applies to damages caused by such force, including personal injury or death. The bill also establishes a presumption of immunity if certain legal proceedings have declined to indict or charge the individual.

Michigan SB0270 amends civil procedure to grant immunity from civil action for individuals using force in compliance with the self-defense act.

Michigan SB0270 amends sections 2922b and 2922c of the Michigan Compiled Laws to provide immunity from civil liability for individuals using deadly force or force other than deadly force in self-defense or defense of another individual, in compliance with the self-defense act. This immunity applies to damages caused by such force, including personal injury or death. The bill also establishes a presumption of immunity if certain legal proceedings have declined to indict or charge the individual.