Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 215.2: Detaining of persons on premises of correctional institution for questioning about contraband; detention for arrest
What this law says, in plain English
Authorized correctional institution employees may detain persons on prison premises for up to one hour to question them about suspected contraband, or detain them pending arrest by police or a search warrant.
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