Section 791.706. Use of force.  


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  • A facility shall establish and maintain written policy, procedure, and practice which restrict the use of physical force to instances of justifiable self-defense, protection of others, protection of  property,   and prevention of escapes, and then only as a last resort and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority.  Physical  force shall not be used as punishment. A written  report  is   prepared  after  force  is  used and  is submitted to administrative staff for review.

History: 1998-2000 AACS.