---
urn: urn:us-la:rs:40:2553
citation: "R.S. 40:2553"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 40 › Chapter 25-A"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 2021, number: 430, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
---

# Neck restraint prohibition

The use of choke holds and carotid holds are prohibited, except when the officer reasonably believes he or another person is at risk of great bodily harm or when deadly force is authorized.