Section 23. Transfer of inmates from one correctional facility to another; treatment in outside hospitals

1. The commissioner of correction  shall  have  the  power  to  transfer inmates from one correctional facility to
  another. Whenever the transfer of inmates from one correctional facility
  to another shall be ordered  by  the  commissioner  of  correction,  the
  superintendent  of  the  facility from which the inmates are transferred
  shall take immediate steps to make the transfer. The transfer  shall  be
  in  accordance  with rules and regulations promulgated by the department
  for the safe delivery of such inmates to the designated facility.
    2. The commissioner of correction, in his discretion, may  by  written
  order  permit  inmates  to  receive  medical  diagnosis and treatment in
  outside hospitals, upon the  recommendation  of  the  superintendent  or
  director that such outside treatment or diagnosis is necessary by reason
  of  inadequate  facilities  within the institution.   Such inmates shall
  remain under the jurisdiction and in the custody of the department while
  in said outside hospital  and  said  superintendent  or  director  shall
  enforce   proper   measures   in  each  case  to  safely  maintain  such
  jurisdiction and custody.
    3. The cost of transporting inmates between facilities and to  outside
  hospitals  shall  be  paid  from funds appropriated to the department of
  correction for such purpose.