physical restraint
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “physical restraint” means a personal restriction that immobilizes or reduces the ability of an individual to move his or her arms, legs, or head freely. Such term does not include a physical escort.
Source
- 2000–present42 U.S.C. § 290JJThe Public Health and Welfare · Requirement relating to the rights of residents of certain non-medical, community-based facilities for children and youth · in this section