1. (a) An incarcerated individual may not falsely imprison an individual who:

   1. (1) is employed by a correctional facility;
   2. (2) performs volunteer work for a correctional facility;
   3. (3) performs duties in a correctional facility by virtue of federal, State, or local government employment; or
   4. (4) performs duties in a correctional facility by virtue of a contract with a local government or the federal or State government.

2. (b)

   1. (1) An incarcerated individual who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years.
   2. (2) A sentence imposed under this section may not be suspended.

Added by Acts 1999, c. 54, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1999. Renumbered by Acts 1999, c. 422, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 721, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.

Formerly Art. 27, § 337A.