Okla. Admin. Code § 377:10-13-91

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 377:10-13-91 - Use of mechanical restraints

The Appendix to the Order of Dismissal required that the use of mechanical restraints for any purpose is prohibited except upon a juvenile's hands as specifically provided for in this subsection. The practice of attaching hands and feet, as in hog-tying, is presumptively punitive and is specifically prohibited. Mechanical restraints may be employed only in the following situations:

(1) for transporting a juvenile to or from a facility when there are reasonable grounds to believe that the juvenile is a serious escape risk or a threat to the public safety; or

(2) within OJA institutions, to transport a violently out-of-control juvenile to a place of confinement, but only after less restrictive methods of control have failed. When the restraints are employed in this situation, the restraints shall be removed as soon as the juvenile regains control or is confined, whichever occurs first. Under no circumstances shall OJA staff or contractors apply the restraints as punishment.

Okla. Admin. Code § 377:10-13-91

Added at 15 Ok Reg 1324, eff 1-13-98 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 2682, eff 7-1-98