Alabama § 14-6-4 - Duty to Receive and Keep Federal Prisoners.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 14-6-4 — Duty to Receive and Keep Federal Prisoners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-6-4. Duty to Receive and Keep Federal Prisoners.
The sheriff or jailer must, if the jail of the county is sufficient, receive into his custody any person committed under any criminal charge or offense against the United States and safely keep such prisoner, according to the order or process of commitment, until duly discharged by law; and he is liable to the same penalties for the escape of such prisoner as for the escape of a prisoner committed under the authority of this state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 14-6-4
What does Code of Alabama § 14-6-4 cover?
Section 14-6-4 ("Duty to Receive and Keep Federal Prisoners.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 14-6-4?
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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