Connecticut · Connecticut General Statutes — Title 53a, Penal Code
Conn. Gen. Stat. (Title 53a) § 53a-22: Use of physical force in making arrest or preventing escape
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This statute defines when law enforcement and correctional officials may lawfully use physical force during arrests or to prevent escape from custody, based on reasonable belief and necessity.
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