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LOUISIANA STATUTES AND CODES
CCRP 215.2 - Detaining of persons on premises of correctional institution for questioning about contraband; detention for arrest
Art. 215.2. Detaining of persons on premises of correctional institution for questioning about contraband; detention for arrest
A. A specifically authorized employee of a correctional institution may use reasonable force to detain a person for questioning on the premises of a correctional institution for a length of time not to exceed one hour, when he has reasonable cause to believe that the person is carrying contraband as defined in R.S. 14:402(D).
B. The specifically authorized employee, when he has reasonable cause to believe that the person is carrying contraband as defined in R.S. 14:402(D), may also detain such a person for arrest by a peace officer or for the procurement of a search warrant. The detention shall not constitute an arrest.
Added by Acts 1984, No. 236, §1.