California Health and Safety Code

§ 1180.1

HSC § 1180.1 Effective Jan 1, 2009Div. 1.5

Statute text

For purposes of this division, the following definitions apply:

(a)“Behavioral restraint” means “mechanical restraint” or “physical restraint” as defined in this section, used as an intervention when a person presents an immediate danger to self or to others. It does not include restraints used for medical purposes, including, but not limited to, securing an intravenous needle or immobilizing a person for a surgical procedure, or postural restraints, or devices used to prevent injury or to improve a person’s mobility and independent functioning rather than to restrict movement.

(b)“Containment” means a brief physical restraint of a person for the purpose of effectively gaining quick control of a person who is aggressive or agitated or who is a danger to self or others.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 179, Sec. 135. Effective January 1, 2009.