This bill seeks to amend West Virginia Code §61-5-8 to include federal correctional facilities in the list of institutions where it is a criminal offense to unlawfully deliver items to individuals in custody. The proposed changes insert the phrase "or federal correctional facility" multiple times throughout the section, thereby expanding the scope of the law to encompass federal facilities alongside jails, state correctional facilities, juvenile facilities, and juvenile detention centers.

The bill outlines various offenses related to aiding escape, unauthorized delivery of items, and possession of prohibited materials within these facilities. It establishes penalties for such offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors, with specific fines and confinement periods. The intent of the legislation is to enhance the security and integrity of correctional institutions by ensuring that similar legal standards apply to federal facilities as they do to state and local ones.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 61-5-8