Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 10A-2-7-604: Physical force, when authorized - Mechanical

restraints – Chemical agents.

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.