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ID S1215
Bill
Status
3/20/2012
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary and Rules Committee
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AI Summary
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Repeals three existing statutes (18-2503, 18-2510, and 18-2511) related to prisoner escape and contraband in correctional facilities.
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Creates new Section 18-2510 establishing two-tier penalties for contraband violations: misdemeanor (up to 1 year jail and/or $1,000 fine) for general contraband and felony (up to 5 years imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine) for major contraband.
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Defines "major contraband" as controlled substances, tobacco over 3 ounces, firearms, weapons, explosives, telecommunications equipment, and escape-aiding devices; excludes communication devices approved by facility heads for official purposes.
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Amends Section 19-5506 to update code references and includes major contraband violations in crimes requiring DNA sample and fingerprint submission from convicted offenders.
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Amends Section 32-1410 to update references to major contraband offenses in domestic violence court fee assessments.
Legislative Description
Repeals, adds to and amends existing law relating to escape or rescue of prisoners to provide that it is unlawful to possess, introduce or remove certain articles into or from correctional facilities, to provide penalties and to define terms.
CORRECTION DEPARTMENT
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 82 Effective: 03/20/12
3/20/2012