76-8-311.10. Possession of contraband in a correctional facility.
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Effective 5/6/2026
76-8-311.10. Possession of contraband in a correctional facility.
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Contraband" means an item not specifically prohibited for possession by an offender under this section or Section 76-8-311.3 , 76-8-311.4 , 76-8-311.6 , 76-8-311.7 , 76-8-311.8 , or 76-8-311.9 .
(ii)"Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3 .
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits possession of contraband in a correctional facility if the actor, without the permission of the authority operating a correctional facility, knowingly engages in an activity that would facilitate the possession of contraband by an offender in the correctional facility.
(3)Except as provided in Subsection
(4), a violation of Subsection
(2)is a class B misdemeanor.
(a)The possession, distribution, or use of a controlled substance at a correctional facility shall be prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances.
(b)The provisions of Section 76-8-311.9 take precedence over this section.
(c)The defenses provided in Section 76-8-311.3 apply to this section.
Amended by Chapter 362 , 2026 General Session