28 CFR § 115.12 - Contracting with other entities for the confinement of inmates.

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title: "28 CFR § 115.12 - Contracting with other entities for the confinement of inmates."
title_number: 28
title_name: "Judicial Administration"
section_number: "115.12"
section_name: "Contracting with other entities for the confinement of inmates."
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part_number: "115"
part_name: "PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION ACT NATIONAL STANDARDS"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
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# 115.12 Contracting with other entities for the confinement of inmates.

(a) A public agency that contracts for the confinement of its inmates with private agencies or other entities, including other government agencies, shall include in any new contract or contract renewal the entity's obligation to adopt and comply with the PREA standards.

(b) Any new contract or contract renewal shall provide for agency contract monitoring to ensure that the contractor is complying with the PREA standards.