(1) A contract for correctional services may not authorize a contractor to perform the following:

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Terms Used In Utah Code 64-13d-105

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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
  • Correctional services: means those services necessary for the operation of a correctional facility, including the provision of food, clothing, security, programs, and health care. 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) calculate or establish inmate release and parole eligibility dates;
     (1)(b) grant, deny, or revoke sentence credit;
     (1)(c) approve inmates for furlough, work release, or parole; or
     (1)(d) approve the types of work inmates may perform.
(2) A contractor shall reimburse amounts incurred by local and state agencies for providing assistance with riots, escapes, transportation, medical services, and legal services regarding the operation of the facility.
(3) A contractor shall have in place a written plan approved by the department regarding the reporting and management of escapes, riots, and other emergency situations.