Section 327.17. Use of force.  


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  • The use of force on inmates in CRC placements shall comply with s. DOC 306.07 , modified as follows:
    (1)  In addition to the conditions for use of non-deadly force under s. DOC 306.07 (2) , non-deadly force may be used by correctional staff against a CRC inmate if the user of force reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent the inmate from fleeing the control of the correctional staff member;
    (2)  Deadly force may not be used by CRC staff against a CRC inmate except to prevent death or great bodily injury to oneself or another; and
    (3)  If the CRC inmate is held in a state correctional institution, the use of force rules under ch. DOC 306 apply.
Cr. Register, September, 1990, No. 417 , eff. 10-1-90; corrections in (intro.) and (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2006 No. 612 .