# 28 C.F.R. § 97.17 (2026): Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_17

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 97.17 (2026)
- **Heading:** Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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.

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 97.1 (2026) § 97.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.2 (2026) § 97.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.11 (2026) § 97.11   Pre-employment screening.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.12 (2026) § 97.12   Employee training.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.13 (2026) § 97.13   Maximum driving time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_13.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.14 (2026) § 97.14   Guard-to-prisoner ratio.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_14.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.15 (2026) § 97.15   Employee uniforms and identification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_15.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.16 (2026) § 97.16   Clothing requirements for transported violent prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_16.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.17 (2026) § 97.17   Mandatory restraints to be used while transporting violent prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_17.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.18 (2026) § 97.18   Notification of local law enforcement prior to scheduled stops.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_18.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.19 (2026) § 97.19   Immediate notification of local law enforcement in the event of an escape.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_19.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.20 (2026) § 97.20   Standards to ensure the safety of violent prisoners during transport.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_20.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.22 (2026) § 97.22   No pre-emption of federal, State, or local laws or regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_22.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 97.24 (2026) § 97.24   No civil defense created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P97_S97_24.md)

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