ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

Second Regular Session

Senate: MAPS DPA/SE 7-0-0-0

SB 1030: body scanners; correctional facilities

Sponsor: Senator Shope, LD 16

Committee on Military Affairs and Public Safety

Overview

Adds city and town correctional facilities to the list of entities allowed to use x-radiation and low-dose ionizing radiation to search inmates for contraband.

History

A person is required to report a violation regarding the promotion of prison contraband if he has reasonable grounds to believe one has occurred. Department of Corrections facilities and county jails may use low-dose ionizing radiation to search inmates for contraband or request a licensed practitioner to order the use of x-radiation when there is reason to believe an inmate possesses contraband (A.R.S. § 13-2505).

Contraband is defined as any: 1) dangerous drug; 2) narcotic drug; 3) marijuana; 4) intoxicating liquor; 5) deadly weapon; 6) dangerous instrument; 7) explosive; 8) wireless communication device; 9) multimedia storage device; or 10) other article whose use or possession would endanger the safety of order in a correctional facility (A.R.S. § 13-2501).

Provisions

1.   ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteAllows city and town correctional facilities to request a licensed practitioner to perform an x-radiation scan if there is reason to believe an inmate is in possession of contraband. (Sec. 1)

2.   Allows city and town correctional facilities to use low-dose ionizing radiation to prevent contraband from entering a correctional facility. (Sec. 1)

3.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

 

 

 

 

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