New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 103 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Subchapter 9 - USE OF FORCE
Section 13:103-9.2 - Progressive use of force
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:103-9.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) In any case that a staff member uses force, the staff member shall only use that force that is objectively reasonable and necessary under the totality of the circumstances as known by the staff member at the time force is used.
(b) Subject to the provisions of 13:103-9.3, a staff member may use the amount of force reasonably necessary to accomplish the immediate program objective.
1. If the individual resists, the staff member may increase the degree of force as necessary to accomplish that objective, but as soon as the individual submits, the staff member shall reduce the degree of force used.
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