Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 31-223 – Use of force by correctional officers | Midpage
§ 31-223
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 31-223
Use of force by correctional officers
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.