La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 227.1

Current with changes from the 2024 First and Second Extraordinary Sessions

Section 227.1 - 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.

La. Cr.P. § 227.1

Acts 1985, No. 792, §1; Acts 1987, No. 790, §1.

Acts 1985, No. 792, §1; Acts 1987, No. 790, §1.