2006 Utah Code - 64-13d-104 — Use of force -- Private prison employees.

     64-13d-104.   Use of force -- Private prison employees.
     (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:
     (a) the grounds of a facility operated in whole or in part by their employer;
     (b) when transporting inmates; and
     (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.

Enacted by Chapter 288, 1999 General Session