Sec 13-414. Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means  


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  • A correctional officer as defined in section 41-1661 may use all reasonable and necessary means including deadly force to prevent the attempt of a prisoner sentenced to the custody of the state department of corrections to:

    1. Escape from custody or from a correctional facility.

    2. Take another person as a hostage.

    3. Cause serious bodily harm to another person.