§ 7-32-2248

7-32-2248. Inmate endangerment -- penalty. (1) A detention center administrator or staff member commits the offense of inmate endangerment if the administrator or staff member knowingly: (a) places or keeps a juvenile with adult inmates; (b) uses corporal punishment against an inmate; or (c) uses physical force against an inmate, except as necessary for: (i) self-defense; (ii) control of inmates; (iii) protection of another person from imminent physical attack; or (iv) prevention of riot or escape. (2) A person who commits the offense of inmate endangerment shall be fined an amount not to exceed $500. History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 461, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 707, Ch. 61, L. 2007.