1. (1) If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon:

   1. (a) in self-defense;
   2. (b) to defend another;
   3. (c) to protect jail property;
   4. (d) to prevent escape; or
   5. (e) to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.

2. (2)

   1. (a) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing.
   2. (b) To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1