31-474. Contracts implementing state's
participation in compact; prerequisite approval; authorized
provisions; determination of suitability of institution and
confinement
The director of corrections may enter into such contracts on behalf of this state as
may be appropriate to implement the participation of this state in the western interstate
corrections compact pursuant to article III thereof. No such contract shall be of any
force or effect until approved by the director of the department of administration. Such
contracts may authorize confinement of inmates in, or transfer of inmates from, only such
institutions in this state as are under the jurisdiction of the department of
corrections. No such contract may authorize the confinement of an inmate, who is in the
custody of the director of corrections, in an institution of a state other than a state
specifically named in article VII of the western interstate corrections compact. The
director of corrections shall determine, on the basis of an inspection made by his
direction or otherwise, that an institution of another state is a suitable place for
confinement of prisoners committed to his custody before entering into a contract
permitting such confinement, and shall, at least annually, redetermine the suitability of
such confinement. In determining the suitability of such institution of another state,
the director shall assure himself that such institution maintains standards of care and
discipline not incompatible with those of the state of Arizona and that all inmates
therein are treated equitably, regardless of race, religion, color, creed or national
origin.
|