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State Institutions | |
Private Correctional Facilities Act | |
Section 104 | Use of force -- Private prison employees. |
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64-13d-104. Use of force -- Private prison employees. (1) Employees of a facility contractor may use reasonable force to the extent allowed by state law. The use of force, power, and authority shall be limited to: (a) the grounds of a facility operated in whole or in part by their employer; (b) when transporting inmates; and (c) when pursuing escapees from the facility. (2) Training standards for employees of a contractor shall be in accordance with the standards in Section 64-13-24. (3) Subsection (2) does not confer peace officer status on the contractor or its employees.
Enacted by Chapter 288, 1999 General Session |
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