Louisiana § RS 15:743 - Authority of private correctional facility employees
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:743 — Authority of private correctional facility employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 15:743. Authority of private correctional facility employees
Any correctional facility employee who is employed by the operator of a private correctional facility and who has met the employment and training requirements set forth in the applicable standards of the American Correctional Association shall have full authority to perform his duties and responsibilities under law, including but not limited to exercising the use of force in the same manner and to the same extent as would be authorized if he were employed by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections in a similar capacity.
Acts 2007, No. 241, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 15:743
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 15:743 cover?
Section RS 15:743 ("Authority of private correctional facility employees") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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