24-2-29.1. Rules authorizing sanctions for inmate abuse of court system.

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The secretary of corrections shall develop department rules which allow an inmate to be sanctioned pursuant to §§ 24-2-9 and 24-15A-4 for each instance that a court finds that the inmate has done any of the following while in the custody of the Department of Corrections:

(1)Filed a false, frivolous, or malicious action or claim with the court;

(2)Brought an action or claim with the court solely or primarily for delay or harassment;

(3)Unreasonably expanded or delayed a judicial proceeding;

(4)Testified falsely or otherwise submitted false evidence or information to the court;

(5)Attempted to create or obtain a false affidavit, testimony, or evidence; or

(6)Abused the discovery process in any judicial action or proceeding.

The violation of such rules may be considered in parole release decisions pursuant to subdivision 24-13-7(6) and shall be considered in determining substantive compliance or noncompliance with the inmate's individual program directive pursuant to §§ 24-15A-35 and 24-15A-39 .