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37 Pa. Code § 58.4. Reasonable use of force.

§ 58.4. Reasonable use of force.

 Authorized law enforcement and corrections personnel and employees may employ reasonable force when an individual refuses to submit to DNA testing. The personnel and employees will not be criminally or civilly liable for the use of reasonable force. Authorized law enforcement and corrections personnel and employees include contractors and other agents whose duties encompass implementation of the act.


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