A contracting agency of this state, its political subdivisions or their designee may contract with a prison contractor for the construction, lease, acquisition, improvement, operation, and management of correctional facilities and services.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 25-5-6

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Contracting agency: means the appropriate governmental agency with the authority to enter into a contract with a prison vendor for correctional services. See West Virginia Code 25-5-3
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • State: means the State of West Virginia. See West Virginia Code 25-5-3