GroundRules
6VAC35-150-210: Physical force
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 6. Criminal Justice And Corrections
- Agency 35. Department (Board) of Juvenile Justice
- Chapter 150. Regulation for Nonresidential Services
- Part II. Operating Standards for Court Service Units
- Article 2. Security and Safety
A. Physical force shall be used only as a last resort and shall never be used as punishment. Staff shall use only the minimum force deemed reasonable and necessary to eliminate the imminent risk to the safety of themselves or others.
B. Each use of physical force shall be reported in writing to the CSU director, who shall ensure that all reportable incidents are further reported in accordance with the department's procedures for reporting serious incidents.
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