The duties of the Superintendent of Public Works are:
(1) Faithfully to obey and carry out the orders and directions of the county commission;
(2) To see that the convicts committed to him labor faithfully;
(3) Not to overwork or maltreat the convicts;
(4) To see that the food and clothing delivered to him for the convicts are given to them at the proper time;
(5) To see that they are properly housed in inclement weather;
(6) To have proper medicine and medical attention bestowed on them when necessary; and
(7) Not voluntarily or negligently to permit them to escape.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 14 - Criminal Correctional and Detention Facilities.
Section 14-4-1 - Applicability of Laws and Rules Pertaining to State Convicts.
Section 14-4-2 - Superintendence and Control of Convicts.
Section 14-4-4 - Report of Hard Labor Sentence to Probate Judge.
Section 14-4-5 - Record of Convicts to Be Kept by Probate Judge.
Section 14-4-6 - Work on Public Roads - Rules and Regulations.
Section 14-4-7 - Work on Public Roads - Female Convicts.
Section 14-4-8 - Work on Public Roads - Tobacco Allowance and Noon Meals.
Section 14-4-10 - Sentencing of Convicts - Sentences for Costs.
Section 14-4-11 - Superintendent of Public Works - Appointment.
Section 14-4-12 - Superintendent of Public Works - Bond.
Section 14-4-13 - Superintendent of Public Works - Duties.
Section 14-4-14 - Oath of Superintendent of Public Works and Guards.