Georgia § 17-7-1 - Jailing of prisoners where no jail in county or when deemed necessary by sheriff; fees and costs; authority to levy and collect tax.
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§ 17-7-1. Jailing of prisoners where no jail in county or when deemed necessary by sheriff; fees and costs; authority to levy and collect tax.
When there is no secure jail in a county or when it is deemed necessary by the sheriff, any person committing an offense in the county may be sent to a jail in another county determined to be suitable by the sheriff. The county where the offense is committed shall be primarily liable for jail fees and costs and shall pay the same monthly in advance to the county holding the prisoner. For the purpose of raising funds to pay the costs, the county governing authority may levy and collect an additional tax. (Ga. L. 1865-66, p. 40, §§ 1-3; Code 1868, § 4642; Code 1873, § 4740; Code 1882, § 4740; Penal Code 1895, § 920; Penal Code 1910, § 945; Code 1933, § 27-416; Ga. L. 1995, p. 291, § 1.) Cross references. - Jails generally, T. 42, C. 4.
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