§ 8-801. False imprisonment by inmate

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   (a) Prohibited. -- An inmate may not falsely imprison an individual who:

   (1) is employed by a correctional facility;

   (2) performs volunteer work for a correctional facility;

   (3) performs duties in a correctional facility by virtue of federal, State, or local government employment; or

   (4) performs duties in a correctional facility by virtue of a contract with a local government or the federal or State government.

(b) Penalty. --

   (1) An inmate who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years.

   (2) A sentence imposed under this section may not be suspended.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 337A; 1999, ch. 54, § 2; ch. 422, § 2.

                    
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