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Updated: 
October 16, 2024

39-13-211. Voluntary manslaughter

(a) Voluntary manslaughter is the intentional or knowing killing of another in a state of passion produced by adequate provocation sufficient to lead a reasonable person to act in an irrational manner.

(b) Voluntary manslaughter is a Class B felony.