Use of force -- Private prison employees.

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  • (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.




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