New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 14 - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Part 5 - SAFETY AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
Section 8.14.5.22 - USE OF FORCE
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.14.5.22
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
Juvenile justice services restricts the use of physical force, including the use of physical and mechanical restraints, to instances of justifiable self-defense, protection of a client from hurting him or herself, protection of others, protection of property, and the prevention of escapes. Physical force is only used as a last resort in accordance with applicable law, statute and juvenile justice services' policy and procedure. In no event is physical force justifiable as punishment or may the force used exceed what is reasonably required to control the individual or situation.
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