(1) If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon: (a) in self-defense; (b) to defend another; (c) to protect jail property; (d) to prevent escape; or (e) to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command. (2) (a) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing. (b) To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
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