Alabama § 15-9-39 - Confinement of Prisoner.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-9-39 — Confinement of Prisoner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-9-39. Confinement of Prisoner.
The officer or person executing a Governor’s warrant of arrest under this division or the agent of the demanding state to whom the prisoner may have been delivered may confine the prisoner in the jail of any county or city through which he may pass when necessary. The keeper of such jail must receive and safely keep the prisoner until the person having charge of him is ready to proceed on his route, such person being chargeable with the expense of keeping.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-9-39
What does Code of Alabama § 15-9-39 cover?
Section 15-9-39 ("Confinement of Prisoner.") 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.
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