If the keeper of the jail consents to receive a person from the custody of federal authorities, as provided in Code Section 42-4-9, neither the jailer nor the county authorities shall refuse to receive any other person so committed by the authority of the United States government unless 20 days’ prior written notice of the sheriff’s refusal to receive any more persons committed by the federal authorities is given by him to the United States marshal or other federal officers charged with the custody of such persons.
History. Ga. L. 1889, p. 47, § 3; Penal Code 1895, § 1124; Penal Code 1910, § 1153; Code 1933, § 77-107.
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 42-4-1. Appointment of County and Municipal Jailers
§ 42-4-2. Oath and Bond of Jailers
§ 42-4-3. When Coroner to Act as Keeper of Jail
§ 42-4-7. Maintenance of Inmate Record by Sheriff; Earned Time Allowances
§ 42-4-9. Conditions for Receipt of Federal Prisoners
§ 42-4-10. Receipt of Additional Federal Prisoners After Initial Acceptance
§ 42-4-11. Procedure for Transfer of Person in Custody Upon Change of Venue
§ 42-4-12. Penalty for Refusal by Officer to Receive Persons Charged With or Guilty of Offense
§ 42-4-13. Possession of Drugs, Weapons, Alcohol, or Tobacco Products by Inmates