1-17-12, LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - People who give jail or prison inmates contraband in Nebraska would be detained and penalized equally, under a measure set for legislative debate.Lawmakers are scheduled to discuss a bill Tuesday that would apply the same contraband rules and penalties at state facilities, as well as county and city jails.
Sen. Norm Wallman of Cortland says the definition of contraband can differ from place to place. He says local officials in his area want penalties and criteria to be the same for all facilities.
Current law pertains only to weapons or tools that could be used for escape. Wallman's bill covers any item that is considered unlawful.
Wallman says people push the limit on what is considered contraband, and this bill would help county attorneys apply the law evenly.
