Louisiana § RS 39:1800.3 - Definitions
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§ RS 39:1800.3. Definitions
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms shall be defined as follows, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Correctional services" shall mean the following functions, services, and activities, when provided within a prison:
(a) Design and construction of prison facilities.
(b) Operation of correctional facilities, including management, custody of inmates, and providing security.
(c) Food services, commissary, medical services, including geriatric care, transportation, sanitation, or other ancillary services.
(d) Development and implementation of assistance for classification, management, or information systems or services.
(e) Education, training, and job programs.
(f) Counseling, special treatment programs, or other programs for special needs.
(2) "Department" shall mean the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
(3) "Secretary" shall mean the secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
(4) "Prison contractor" or "contractor" means any entity entering into a contractual agreement to provide any correctional services, including geriatric care to inmates under the custody of the state.
(5) "State" shall mean the state of Louisiana.
(6) "State facilities" shall mean those correctional facilities which are under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
(7) "Local governmental subdivisions" shall mean any parish or municipality.
(8) "Local facilities" shall mean those correctional facilities which are under the jurisdiction of a parish or municipality.
(9) "Prison" or "facility" or "prison facility" shall mean any institution to be opened after June 28, 1989, and which is not operational as of May 22, 1989 and operated by or under authority of the department, a local governmental subdivision, or a sheriff or chief of police, and shall include, whether obtained by purchase, lease, construction, reconstruction, restoration, improvement, alteration, repair, or other means, any physical betterment or improvement related to the housing of inmates or any preliminary plans, studies, or surveys relative thereto, land or rights to land, and any furnishings, machines, vehicles, apparatus, or equipment for use in connection with any prison facility.
Acts 1989, No. 360, §1, eff. June 28, 1989; Acts 1992, No. 916, §1, eff. July 9, 1992.
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