# COMAR Title 16 — Department of Juvenile Services

## Subtitle 18 — State Operated Residential Facilities

### Chapter 02 — Limits on Use of Restraints and Seclusion; Prohibition of Abuse

#### Regulation .04 Use of Restraints.

*COMAR 16.18.02.04*

A. A facility employee may not apply any restraint to a youth as punishment.

B. A facility employee may apply restraints to a youth only for:

  (1) The protection of the youth or other individuals;

  (2) Secure transportation; or

  (3) The prevention of escape.