California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 6 - Division of Juvenile Justice
Chapter 8 - Safety and Security
Article 7 - Escapes
Section 30977 - Apprehension of Escaped Ward

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 30977

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

When apprehending escaped wards, only necessary force shall be used to restrain escapees.

(a) Physical force or handcuffs may be used if the ward is positively identified as an escapee.

(b) Chemical restraint equipment may be used, if necessary, in accordance with Section 4041.

(c) If the suspected escapee cannot be positively identified, staff shall:

(1) Show their Youth Authority identification card before conducting questioning in a courteous manner.

(2) Refrain from accusing the suspect of being an escapee.

(3) Refrain from using physical force except for self protection or the protection of other persons.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering title 15, section 4684 to title 9, section 30977 filed 2-13-2020 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2020, No. 7).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1712, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 1001, 1002, 1004 and 1752, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 12403, Penal Code.

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