§ 15:1174 — Definitions

Louisiana § 15:1174

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 15: Criminal Procedure

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NOTE: This provision of law was included in the Unconstitutional Statutes
Biennial Report to the Legislature, dated March 14, 2016 .
§1174. Definitions
For purposes of this Part:
(1) "Contractor" means any entity entering into a contractual agreement
to provide any correctional services pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana
Corrections Private Management Act, R.S. 39:1800.1 et seq.
(2) "Offender" means an adult or juvenile offender who is in the
physical or legal custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections,
a contractor operating a private prison facility, or a sheriff when the basis for
the complaint or grievance arises. Any subsequent event, including posttrial
judicial action or release from custody, shall not affect status as an "offender"
for the purposes of this Part.
(3) "Private prison facility" means any institution operated pursuant to
the provisions of the Louisiana Corrections Private Management Act, R.S.
39:1800.1 et seq.

Legislative History

Acts 1985, No. 672, §1; Acts 1988, No. 212, §1; Acts 1993, No. 871, §1; Acts 1997, No. 575, §1.