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ID S1384
Bill
AI Summary
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Extends justifiable use of force provisions to private prison facilities operated under contract with the state board of correction, allowing officers to use weapons to enforce obedience if prisoners threaten injury or attempt escape.
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Expands the state director of correction's duty to prevent and control riots, escapes, and disturbances to include private prison facilities, making the director primarily responsible for security at contracted private facilities.
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Requires private prison contracts to include specific terms for cooperation with the Idaho Department of Correction during serious disturbances, including multiagency training, unified command structure under the state director, and access to facilities for state personnel and law enforcement.
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Grants the director of correction supervisory and monitoring powers over private prison contractors including approval of inmate releases, work assignments, training programs, and determination of contract compliance with minimum requirements.
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Declares an emergency and makes the act effective immediately upon passage and approval, applying to contracts entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to the state penitentiary to revise provisions relating to the justifiable killing or wounding of a prisoner in a state penitentiary or in certain private prison facilities; to revise provisions relating to the duties of the state Director of Correction in private prison facilities; to provide that certain contracts between the State Board of Correction and a private prison contractor shall contain certain terms; and to revise provisions relating to the powers and responsibilities of the Director of the Idaho Department of Correction when acting as the chief contract monitor of the private prison contract.
STATE PENITENTIARY
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 351 Effective: 04/12/10
4/12/2010