Arizona § 13-416 - Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means; definition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-416 — Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-416. Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means; definition
A. A security officer who is employed by a private contractor may use all reasonable and necessary means, including deadly force, to prevent a prisoner in the custody of the private contractor from the following:
1. Escaping from the custody of a law enforcement officer, an authorized custodial agent or a correctional facility.
2. Taking another person as a hostage or causing death or serious bodily harm to another person.
B. Security officers who are described in subsection A and who are employed by private prisons in this state shall meet or exceed the minimal training standards established by the American correctional association.
C. For the purposes of this section, "private contractor" means a person that contracts with any governmental entity to provide detention or incarceration services for prisoners.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-416
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-416 cover?
Section 13-416 ("Justification; use of reasonable and necessary means; definition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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