West Virginia Code
Chapter 25. Division of Corrections
Article 5. Private Prisons

§25-5-1. Short Title - This article shall be known as "The Private Prison Enabling...

§25-5-2. Legislative Findings and Purpose - The Legislature hereby finds that adequate and modern prison facilities...

§25-5-3. Definitions - As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires...

§25-5-4. Authority of the Commissioner of the Division of Corrections; Authority of Secretary of Department of Public Safety - (a) The commissioner of the Division of Corrections shall promulgate...

§25-5-5. Prohibition of Constructing or Operating a Correctional Facility; Exceptions - (a) No person may operate a private prison facility or...

§25-5-6. Authority of the State and Its Political Subdivisions to Contract for Correctional Services - A contracting agency of this state, its political subdivisions or...

§25-5-7. Granting Private Contractor Ability to Contract With Foreign Contracting Agencies - A private contractor upon the approval of the secretary and...

§25-5-8. Reporting Requirements - The contractor shall prepare the following information and submit it...

§25-5-9. Terms of Contract - Contracts awarded under the provisions of this article shall: (1)...

§25-5-10. Site Selection - The Regional Jail Authority shall approve the site for the...

§25-5-11. Standards of Operation; Violations - (a) The facility shall be staffed at all times. The...

§25-5-12. Access by Contracting Agency, Commissioner; Reimbursement of Expenses; Report by Commissioner - (a) The commissioner shall cause to be made such inspections...

§25-5-13. Sovereign Immunity - The sovereign immunity of the state shall not extend to...

§25-5-14. Powers and Duties Not Delegable to Contractor - (a) No contract for correctional services may authorize, allow or...

§25-5-15. Bonding Requirements - A contractor shall give a performance bond payable to the...

§25-5-16. Insurance - (a) The contractor shall provide an adequate policy of insurance...

§25-5-17. Liability; Indemnification - A contractor which has been approved to operate a facility...

§25-5-18. Firearms; Capture of Escapees; Nonresident Private Correctional Officers - (a) Private correctional officers of a private contractor shall be...

§25-5-19. Employee Training Requirements; Preference - (a) All employees of a facility operated pursuant to this...

§25-5-20. Reimbursement to State and Its Subdivisions - Any cost incurred by the state or its political subdivisions...