13-414. Justification; use of reasonable and
necessary means


A correctional officer as defined in section 41-1661 may use all reasonable and
necessary means including deadly force to prevent the attempt of a prisoner sentenced to
the custody of the state department of corrections to:


1. Escape from custody or from a correctional facility.


2. Take another person as a hostage.


3. Cause serious bodily harm to another person.