76-5-205.   Manslaughter.
     (1) Criminal homicide constitutes manslaughter if the actor:
     (a) recklessly causes the death of another;
     (b) commits a homicide which would be murder, but the offense is reduced pursuant to Subsection 76-5-203(4); or
     (c) commits murder, but special mitigation is established under Section 76-5-205.5.
     (2) Manslaughter is a felony of the second degree.

Amended by Chapter 4, 2001 Special Session 1
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