Utah Code 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:
Terms Used In Utah Code 64-13d-104
- Contractor: means a private entity seeking to contract with or currently contracting with the department to establish or operate a private correctional facility. See Utah Code 64-13d-102
- Facility: means a private correctional facility established or operated under a contract with the department. See Utah Code 64-13d-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(1)(a) the grounds of a facility operated in whole or in part by their employer;
(1)(b) when transporting inmates; and
(1)(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.