1. The maximum capacity of correctional centers shall be determined by the director of the department.

2. When any correctional center is at the maximum capacity, an offender may be assigned to that correctional center only when an emergency is declared by the director of the department.

Terms Used In Missouri Laws 217.210

  • Correctional center: any premises or institution where incarceration, evaluation, care, treatment, or rehabilitation is provided to persons who are under the department's authority. See Missouri Laws 217.010
  • Department: the department of corrections of the state of Missouri. See Missouri Laws 217.010
  • Director: the director of the department of corrections or his or her designee. See Missouri Laws 217.010
  • Offender: a person under supervision or an inmate in the custody of the department. See Missouri Laws 217.010
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