§ 76-5-101. "Prisoner" defined.  


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  •      For purposes of this part "prisoner" means any person who is in custody of a peace officer pursuant to a lawful arrest or who is confined in a jail or other penal institution or a facility used for confinement of delinquent juveniles operated by the Division of Juvenile Justice Services regardless of whether the confinement is legal.
Amended by Chapter 171, 2003 General Session