The governing body of each county in this State shall furnish, at all times, sufficient food, water, clothing, personal hygiene products, bedding, blankets, cleaning supplies, and shelter from extreme heat or cold or rain for all persons confined in a jail and access to medical care.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 55-417; 1952 Code Section 55-417; 1942 Code Section 1954; 1932 Code Section 1954; Cr. C. '22 Section 936; Cr. C. '12 Section 938; Cr. C. '02 Section 652; G. S. 2704; R. S. 539; 1842 (11) 226; 1861 (12) 908; 1869 (14) 274; 2010 Act No. 237, Section 43, eff June 11, 2010.
Effect of Amendment
The 2010 amendment rewrote the section.