§ 33-3-1 Common jails; operation by sheriff, jail administrator or independent contractor
§ 33-3-2 Joint agreements for the construction, management and operation of correctional and detention facilities and jails
§ 33-3-3 Confinement of prisoners in county where offense committed
§ 33-3-4 Inspection of jails and detention centers; report
§ 33-3-5 Cleanliness and feeding prisoners
§ 33-3-6 Food for prisoners
§ 33-3-7 Record of prisoners; escapes
§ 33-3-8 Rules for punishment
§ 33-3-9 County jails; deduction of time for good behavior
§ 33-3-11 Jail for nonpayment of fine or costs
§ 33-3-12 Commitments to be furnished; orders of release; penalty
§ 33-3-13 Prisoners waiting [awaiting] trial; confinement in county jail
§ 33-3-14 [Confinement in county other than in which crime committed; expense borne by county; exception.]
§ 33-3-15 Transfer of prisoner to another county or the penitentiary for safekeeping; expense
§ 33-3-16 United States prisoners
§ 33-3-17 [Reports of federal prisoners presented to federal court;
§ 33-3-18 Counties without jails; arrangements with other counties
§ 33-3-19 Prisoners in jails; work
§ 33-3-21 Commitments by magistrates; confinement in town jail
§ 33-3-22 Town or village jails
§ 33-3-23 Confinement of prisoners committed by Indian government; cost
§ 33-3-24 Prisoner-release program
§ 33-3-25 Local government corrections fund created;
§ 33-3-26 Agreements for jails or for jail services; pilot programs
§ 33-3-27 Jail agreements; approval; liability; termination; venue
§ 33-3-28 Jailers; peace officer powers
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