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1996 SESSION

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HB 483 Prisons; use of force.

Introduced by: Phillip A. Hamilton | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY:

Prisons; use of force. Expands authority of correctional officers to use force in the protection of other staff, inmates, or visitors. Current law limits use of force to prevent escapes, suppress rebellion and defend oneself.

This bill is similar to SB 222.


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