The bill amends Section 11-25-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 11-25, which pertains to the conveyance of unauthorized articles to and from correctional institutions. The new legal language specifies that individuals are prohibited from conveying any articles into or out of both adult correctional institutions and the training school for youth without first obtaining consent from the respective authorities, namely the director of corrections or the executive director of the Division of Youth Development (DYD) at the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Violators may face imprisonment for up to ten years, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

Additionally, the bill introduces definitions for "prisoner" and "resident," clarifying that "prisoner" includes individuals committed to adult correctional facilities, while "resident" refers to those detained at the training school for youth. The bill also removes the term "prisoner" from certain contexts and replaces it with the new definition, ensuring that the law encompasses both adult and juvenile facilities. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
619: 11-25-14