Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 15, § 1174. Definitions

(1) “Contractor” means any entity entering into a contractual agreement to provide any correctional services pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Corrections Private Management Act, R.S. 39:1800.1 et seq.

(2) “Offender” means an adult or juvenile offender who is in the physical or legal custody of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, a contractor operating a private prison facility, or a sheriff when the basis for the complaint or grievance arises. Any subsequent event, including posttrial judicial action or release from custody, shall not affect status as an “offender” for the purposes of this Part.

(3) “Private prison facility” means any institution operated pursuant to the provisions of the Louisiana Corrections Private Management Act, R.S. 39:1800.1 et seq.