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2021 Texas Statutes
Code of Criminal Procedure
Title 1 - Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 2 - General Duties of Officers
Article 2.33. Use of Neck Restraints During Search or Arrest Prohibited
Universal Citation: TX Code Crim Pro art 2.33 (2021)
A peace officer may not intentionally use a choke hold, carotid artery hold, or similar neck restraint in searching or arresting a person unless the restraint is necessary to prevent serious bodily injury to or the death of the officer or another person.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 534 (S.B. 69), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Text of article as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 979 (S.B. 2212), Sec. 1
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