Section 16-3-20. Justification

   The fact that a person's conduct is justified is a defense to prosecution for any crime based on that conduct. The defense of justification can be claimed:

   (1) When the person's conduct is justified under Code Section 16-3-21, 16-3-23, 16-3-24, 16-3-25, or 16-3-26;

   (2) When the person's conduct is in reasonable fulfillment of his duties as a government officer or employee;

   (3) When the person's conduct is the reasonable discipline of a minor by his parent or a person in loco parentis;

   (4) When the person's conduct is reasonable and is performed in the course of making a lawful arrest;

   (5) When the person's conduct is justified for any other reason under the laws of this state; or

   (6) In all other instances which stand upon the same footing of reason and justice as those enumerated in this article.

Code 1933, § 26-901, enacted by Ga. L. 1968, p. 1249, § 1; Ga. L. 1999, p. 81, § 16.