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§ 2-7-604. Physical force, when authorized--Mechanical restraints--Chemical agents

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 10A. Children and Juvenile Code

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 10a. Children and Juvenile Code
Article 2. Oklahoma Juvenile Code (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 7. Juvenile Justice
10A Okl.St.Ann. § 2-7-604
§ 2-7-604. Physical force, when authorized--Mechanical restraints--Chemical agents
Currentness
A. Use of physical force in institutions and other facilities operated by or through contract with the Office of Juvenile Affairs wherein children are housed shall be permitted only under the following circumstances:
1. For self-protection;
2. To separate juveniles who are fighting; or
3. To restrain juveniles in danger of inflicting harm to themselves or others; or
4. To restrain juveniles who have escaped or who are in the process of escaping.
B. When use of physical force is authorized, the least force necessary under the circumstances shall be employed.
C. Staff members of residential and nonresidential programs who are assigned to work with juveniles shall receive written guidelines on the use of physical force, and that, in accordance with staff disciplinary procedures, loss of employment may result if unauthorized use of physical force is proven.
D. Use of mechanical restraints in institutions and other facilities operated by or through contract with the Office of Juvenile Affairs or the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services wherein children are housed shall be minimal and shall be prohibited except as specifically provided for in the rules of the Office of Juvenile Affairs and Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
E. Use of chemical agents and electroshock weapons in secure facilities operated by or through contract with the Office of Juvenile Affairs shall be minimal and shall be prohibited except as specifically provided for in the rules of the Office of Juvenile Affairs.

Credits

Laws 1995, c. 352, § 96, eff. July 1, 1995. Renumbered from Title 10, § 7302-6.4 and amended by Laws 2009, c. 234, §§ 21, 174, emerg. eff. May 21, 2009; Laws 2010, c. 115, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
10A Okl. St. Ann. § 2-7-604, OK ST T. 10A § 2-7-604
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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