BACK PREVIOUS SECTION NEXT SECTION BACK PREVIOUS SECTION NEXT SECTION | 11. (1) A reasonable degree and means of physical restraint may be used either within or without a cell by an officer | ||
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to prevent an inmate from injuring himself or others, | |
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where transporting inmates, or | |
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to prevent an inmate from attempting to escape. | |
| (2) Where an officer uses a device, other than handcuffs or leg irons, to restrain an inmate, the director shall make a written report to | ||
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the district director, | |
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(b)
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the regional director, and | |
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the medical officer. | |
| (3) An inmate shall not be physically restrained by means of a device | ||
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for a period longer than is necessary for the reasons specified in subsection (1), or | |
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for more than 24 hours or a longer period specified in writing, with reasons stated, by the regional director of corrections to the director. | |
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