In case of escape of any person lawfully committed to any jail of any county in this state, it is the duty of the sheriff of the county where such jail is situated to pursue and recapture such escaped person at the expense of the office of such sheriff. In case of any escape without any fault or negligence on the part of the keeper of the jail or the guards under such keeper's command, the board of county commissioners of the county where such jail is situated may audit and allow to the office of the sheriff the necessary expenses incurred in such recapture.
Source: L. 77: Entire title R&RE, p. 939, § 10, effective August 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 401, § 10, effective June 3.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 27-26-127 as it existed prior to 1977.