South Dakota § 26-11A-23 Use of restraints prohibited--Exceptions--"Restraints" defined.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 26-11A-23 — Use of restraints prohibited--Exceptions--"Restraints" defined.

South Dakota § 26-11A-23

Title 26MINORS

Ch. 26-11JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 26-11A-23 (2026).

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No agent or employee of the Department of Corrections may use or employ restraints upon a juvenile committed to the Department of Corrections except:

(1)To prevent imminent bodily harm;

(2)As a precaution against escape or to prevent an escape;

(3)To prevent imminent property damages; or (4) When reasonable under emergency circumstances. For purposes of this section, restraints are handcuffs, legcuffs, restraint belts, and tethers made of fabric, metal, plastic, or leather; restraint boards, restraint chairs, swaddle beds, and mechanisms to secure cuffs to a bed, restraint board, or chair.

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No agent or employee of the Department of Corrections may use or employ restraints upon a juvenile committed to the Department of Corrections except: (1) To prevent imminent bodily harm; (2) As a precaution against escape or to prevent an escape; (3) To prevent imminent property damages; or (4) When reasonable under emergency circumstances. For purposes of this section, restraints are handcuffs, legcuffs, restraint belts, and tethers made of fabric, metal, plastic, or leather; restraint boards, restraint chairs, swaddle beds, and mechanisms to secure cuffs to a bed, restraint board, or chair.