Regulations Governing the Security of Rehabilitation Institutions Article 11
Under any of the following circumstances, security personnel may take necessary actions or measures against a person receiving disposition, in order to prevent or eliminate harm. However, such actions should not exceed the extent necessary:1. In the event of escape, self-harm, violence or other such behaviors that disrupt order.2. In the event, as required for a rescue, it is necessary to implement restraint and protection to prevent a hazard.3. In the event that a person receiving disposition leaves the institution, and there is sufficient evidence supporting the circumstances, as described in the first paragraph, and it is deemed necessary.The treatment or measures that may be taken individually or in combination, under the circumstances as described in the preceding paragraph, are as follows:1. Demand immediate cessation of unlawful or wrongful conduct;2. Apply restraint straps;3. Apply straitjacket;4. Apply safety headgear;5. Apply gloves;6. Apply isolation protection;7. Confine in a protection room;8. Apply guard instruments;9. Other necessary treatment.The treatments or measures, as mentioned in the preceding paragraph, shall be approved by the chief of the enforcement institution or its authorized officer, and shall be carried out in accordance with the medical advice received, after seeking the opinions of medical personnel. However, if the circumstances are urgent, the security personnel may take actions first, and then report the matter immediately to the chief of the enforcement institution or its authorized officer, to be further handled in accordance with the medical advice, or consulted opinions of medical personnel.The application of restraint straps, straitjackets, safety headgear or gloves shall not exceed four hours for each incident. The application of isolation protection, or confining in a protection room, shall not exceed twenty-four hours for each incident. The application of guard instruments shall not exceed twenty-four hours for each incident, except during the periods when a person receiving disposition is hospitalized for medical treatment. The security personnel and other related personnel of the enforcement institution shall monitor and ensure the safety of the persons receiving disposition, have a dedicated person observe the condition of the person receiving disposition, and make a record of the observations. If the person receiving disposition no longer presents the conditions listed in the first paragraph, then such treatment or measures shall be terminated immediately.The guard instruments, as mentioned in Subparagraph 2 of Paragraph 8, are limited to leg shackles, handcuffs, chains, zip ties and other such devices, as approved by the Ministry of Justice; the categories and specifications are listed in Appendix I.Appendix I Category and Specification of Guard Instruments.pdf