Utah § 13d-104 - Use of force -- Private prison employees.

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§ 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

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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