HB 3425
Clarifying that any person employed by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation pursuant to a contract includes contracted staff that work for vendors
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies that any person employed by the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation, including those working for contracted vendors, is subject to the same penalties as state employees for sexual offenses against incarcerated or supervised individuals. It specifically expands the definition of ‘employed’ to encompass contracted staff, ensuring that all personnel involved in correctional facilities are held accountable for such offenses. The bill also clarifies that certain security-related tasks, like pat-downs, do not constitute sexual contact.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘employed’ by the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to include contracted staff.
- Applies penalties for sexual offenses against incarcerated, detained, or supervised individuals to contracted staff.
- Clarifies that parole officers and probation officers are covered under the statute.
- Includes alternative sentence program volunteers under the scope of the law.
- Defines ‘incarcerated or detained’ to include offenders serving sentences or supervision under specific codes.
- States that security-related tasks, such as pat-downs, do not constitute sexual contact.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees
- Contracted staff working for vendors providing services to correctional facilities
- Parole officers
- Juvenile probation officers
- Individuals incarcerated or detained in West Virginia
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