7-32-2248. Inmate endangerment -- penalty.
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7-32-2248 . Inmate endangerment -- penalty.
(1)A detention center administrator or staff member commits the offense of inmate endangerment if the administrator or staff member knowingly:
(a)places or keeps a juvenile with adult inmates;
(b)uses corporal punishment against an inmate; or
(c)uses physical force against an inmate, except as necessary for:
(i)self-defense;
(ii)control of inmates;
(iii)protection of another person from imminent physical attack; or
(iv)prevention of riot or escape.
(2)A person who commits the offense of inmate endangerment shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500.