Definitions

16-3-400.3. Definitions. As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Authorized representative means a professional person who is employed by or under contract with an attorney, the attorney's office, or with a state agency to assist in providing legal representation to a person committed, imprisoned, or arrested and who has been authorized by the attorney to consult with their clients and the authorization can be confirmed by law enforcement prior to allowing the consultation. (2) Place of confinement means a jail or other fixed place of confinement operated by the county or other governmental authority to hold persons committed, imprisoned, or arrested for any cause, or a facility or other fixed place of confinement operated by the department of corrections or under contract with the department of corrections at which the in-custody person is held for more than twenty-four hours. Source: L. 2025: Entire section added, (HB 25-1049), ch. 331, p. 1716, � 1, effective August 6.