Prevention of escape; use of force
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 227.1
in effect227.1. Prevention of escape; use of force
A guard or other law enforcement officer is justified in the reasonable use of force, to prevent the escape from a state correctional facility, parish prison, or the physical custody of a guard or other law enforcement officer of a person under sentence or awaiting trial.
Acts 1985, No. 792, §1; Acts 1987, No. 790, §1.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112380Fetched: 10/20/2026
