64-13d-104. 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.

Enacted by Chapter 288 , 1999 General Session