53-30-602. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:
     (1) "Department" means the department of corrections provided for in 2-15-2301.
     (2) (a) "Private correctional facility" means a correctional facility that is either privately operated or privately owned and operated. The term includes a regional correctional facility, as defined in 53-30-503, if privately operated or privately owned and operated.
     (b) The term does not include a private detention center or a regional jail governed by Title 7, chapter 32, part 22.

     History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 511, L. 1997.