17.18 - 3. Deadly Force Against Escapees

JurisdictionNew York

3. Deadly Force Against Escapees

The defense is also available to certain guards or peace officers who guard prisoners, and employees of the Office of Drug Abuse Services who hold certain addicts or drug-dependent persons in custody, when they use physical force to prevent escape.2747


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Notes:

[2747] . PL § 35.30(5).

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