Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 227.1 – Prevention of escape; use of force
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Terms Used In Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure 227.1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
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.