Illinois Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27, 2024) |
TITLE20. CORRECTIONS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT |
PART501. SECURITY |
SUBPARTA. RESORT TO FORCE |
§501.30. Resort to Force
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a) Force shall be employed only as a last resort or when other means are unavailable or inadequate, and only to the degree reasonably necessary to achieve a permitted purpose.
b) Use of force shall be terminated as soon as force is no longer necessary.
c) Medical screening and/or care shall be conducted following any use of force which results in bodily injury.
d) Corporal punishment is prohibited.