76-5-104. Consensual altercation.
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Effective 5/7/2025
76-5-104. Consensual altercation.
(1)As used in this section, "ultimate fighting match" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-112 .
(2)In any prosecution for criminal homicide under Part 2, Criminal Homicide , or assault as that offense is described in Section 76-5-102 , it is no defense to the prosecution that the defendant was a party to any duel, mutual combat, or other consensual altercation if during the course of the duel, combat, or altercation:
(a)any dangerous weapon was used; or
(b)the defendant was engaged in an ultimate fighting match.
Amended by Chapter 173 , 2025 General Session