A corrections officer accused of repeatedly exposing himself to an inmate at Lino Lakes prison pleaded guilty Tuesday, Feb. 26 to misconduct of a public officer.

Timothy James Korsmoe, 47, entered the plea in front of Anoka County District Judge Lawrence Johnson, according to his attorney, Paul Baertschi.

“He is very ashamed of his behavior and has suffered from a lot of anxiety and depression issues and is getting help,” Baertschi said after the hearing.

Korsmoe admitted in court to the facts outlined in his criminal complaint, which accused him of exposing himself to an inmate multiple times while making his work rounds at the medium-security prison late August and early September.

On one occasion, he masturbated in front of the inmate and ejaculated in a bowl.

Under his plea agreement, Korsmoe will serve up to 90 days in jail, Baertschi said.

He is scheduled to be sentenced in April and is no longer employed with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Baertschi said.

“This plea represents the importance of maintaining the integrity of our prison institution,” Assistant Anoka County Attorney Paul Young said following Tuesday’s court proceeding.

Korsmoe could not be immediately reached for comment.

Sarah Horner can be reached at 651-228-5539. Follow her at twitter.com/hornsarah.