§ 97.17 Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners.

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Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration › Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › Part 97: STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE ENTITIES PROVIDING PRISONER OR DETAINEE SERVICES › § 97.17: § 97.17 Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners.

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Companies covered under this part must, at a minimum, require that violent prisoners be transported wearing handcuffs, leg irons, and waist chains unless the use of all three restraints would create a serious health risk to the prisoner, or extenuating circumstances (such as pregnancy or physical disability) make the use of all three restraints impracticable.

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§ 97.17 Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners. · 28 C.F.R. § 97.17 (2026) | Frix