Alabama § 45-42-232 - Jail Store.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 45-42-232 — Jail Store., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-42-232. Jail Store.
(a) The Sheriff of Limestone County is hereby authorized to operate a jail store and contract telephone installation for inmates within the confines of the county jail. The jail store and inmate telephones shall be operated to serve the needs of the county jail population.
(b) Any and all monies collected under subsection (a) shall be deposited by the Sheriff of Limestone County or his or her appointed agent in any bank located in Limestone County selected by the sheriff into a fund known as the Sheriff’s Jail Fund.
(c) The Sheriff’s Jail Fund as provided in subsection (b) shall be drawn upon by the Sheriff of Limestone County or his or her appointed agent and shall be used exclusively for law enforcement purposes in the public’s interest in the discharge of the sheriff’s office as the sheriff sees fit.
(d) Any and all monies collected as outlined in subsection (a) prior to April 12, 1999, shall be transferred into the Sheriff’s Jail Fund created by this section.
(e) The establishment of the Sheriff’s Jail Fund as provided in this section and the use of such funds shall in no way diminish or take the place of any other source of income established for the sheriff or the operation of his or her office.
(f) The Department of Examiners of Public Accounts is hereby authorized to audit the monies annually and submit a copy of the audit to the sheriff within 30 days of its completion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 45-42-232
What does Code of Alabama § 45-42-232 cover?
Section 45-42-232 ("Jail Store.") 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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