H8117 — Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.

H8117 — Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits. · Informed CitizenryThis legislation makes two main changes regarding individuals housed in correctional facilities: first, it repeals a specific section of law (42-56-38.1); and second, it mandates improvements to co…Open in Informed Citizenry