Physical Intervention

01. Appropriate Use of Physical Intervention. The detention center will have written policy and procedures which govern the use of physical intervention (7-1-24) a. The use of physical intervention will be restricted to the following situations, and then only to the degree necessary to restore order: (7-1-24) i. Instances of justifiable self-protection; (7-1-24) ii. The protection of others; (7-1-24) iii. The protection of property; (7-1-24) iv. The prevention of escapes; and (7-1-24) v. The suppression of disorder. (7-1-24) b. Physical intervention is not used as punishment. (7-1-24) 02. Use of Chemical Agents. The detention center will have written policy and procedures which govern the use of chemical agents, if approved for use in the detention center. (7-1-24) a. The use of chemical agents is restricted to the following situations, and then only to the degree necessary to restore order: (7-1-24) i. Instances of justifiable self-protection; (7-1-24) ii. The protection of others; (7-1-24) iii. The prevention of escapes; and (7-1-24) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 05.01.04 Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections County Juvenile Probation & Detention Services Section 259 Page 18 iv. The suppression of disorder. (7-1-24) b. Chemical agents will only be administered by an individual who has been certified in its use by a qualified instructor. (7-1-24) c. Oleoresin Capsicum is the only chemical agent approved for use in juvenile detention centers. (7-1-24) 03. Use of Electroshock Devices. The use of electroshock devices is prohibited in juvenile detention centers unless used by law enforcement officers responding to a call for assistance initiated by detention staff. (7-1-24) 04. Use of Mechanical Restraints. The detention center will have written policy and procedures which govern the use of mechanical restraints, including notification of medical or mental health professionals. (7-1-24) a. The use of restraints is restricted to: (7-1-24) i. Instances of transfer; (7-1-24) ii. Instances of justifiable self-protection; (7-1-24) iii. The protection of others; (7-1-24) iv. The protection of property; (7-1-24) v. Medical reasons under the direction of medical staff; (7-1-24) vi. The prevention of escapes; and (7-1-24) vii. The suppression of disorder. (7-1-24) b. Restraints will not be used as punishment or for the convenience of staff. (7-1-24) c. Juvenile offenders in mechanical restraints are not left unattended except in documented exigent circumstances. (7-1-24) d. Eliminate the use of restraints on known pregnant juveniles housed in secure juvenile detention and correction facilities, during labor, delivery, and post-partum recovery, unless credible, reasonable grounds exist in accordance with Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Sec. 233. 34 U.S.C. 11133. (7-1-24)