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QUESTIONS:

1. If a visitor to a correctional institution is accidentally injured, should first aid be administered by one of our employees if available, or should the person be referred to local medical facilities?

2. Does the Division of Corrections have any financial responsibility for costs incurred as a result of visitor accidents and subsequent medical care?

SUMMARY:

In the event that employees of the Division of Corrections render emergency care in a reasonably prudent manner to a visitor injured on institutional grounds, they are immune from civil liability where treatment is provided…