The county jails hereafter constructed shall be of sufficient size and strength to contain and keep securely the prisoners who may be confined therein and shall contain at least two apartments, one for males and one for females, which are properly ventilated so as to secure the health of those confined therein.
History. Orig. Code 1863, § 473; Code 1868, § 535; Code 1873, § 501; Code 1882, § 501; Civil Code 1895, § 355; Civil Code 1910, § 404; Code 1933, § 91-706.
Cross references.
Jails generally, T. 42, C. 4.
State and county correctional institutions generally, T. 42, C. 5.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 9 - County Property Generally
§ 36-9-1. Vesting in County of Title Under Conveyances for Use of County
§ 36-9-2. Control and Disposal of County Property Generally
§ 36-9-2.1. Demolition of Certain County Courthouses
§ 36-9-4. Maintenance of Insurance on Books of Laws and Court Reports
§ 36-9-5. Erection, Repair, and Furnishing of County Buildings; Storage of County Documents
§ 36-9-6. Courthouse Rooms to Be Used by County Officers
§ 36-9-7. Furnishing of Supplies for County Offices
§ 36-9-8. Protection of County Property by Sheriff
§ 36-9-9. Construction of County Jails
§ 36-9-11. Destruction or Damaging of Any County Building or Its Appurtenances or Furniture