The sheriffs, jail administrators or independent contractors of each county in the state shall supply with food the prisoners in their jails, and at all times all food so furnished shall be of a good and wholesome quality and sufficient in quantity for the proper maintenance of life.
History: Laws 1891, ch. 57, § 1; C.L. 1897, § 828; Code 1915, § 3041; C.S. 1929, § 75-109; 1941 Comp., § 45-205; 1953 Comp., § 42-2-5; Laws 1983, ch. 181, § 7; 1984, ch. 22, § 8.
Cross references. — For the definition of jail administrator, see 4-44-19 NMSA 1978.
For allowances for feeding prisoners and guards, see 4-44-19, 4-44-20 NMSA 1978.
Law reviews. — For article, "Prisoners Are People," see 10 Nat. Resources J. 869 (1970).
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 33 - Correctional Institutions
Section 33-3-1 - Common jails; operation by sheriff, jail administrator or independent contractor.
Section 33-3-3 - Confinement of prisoners in county where offense committed.
Section 33-3-4 - Inspection of jails and detention centers; report.
Section 33-3-5 - Cleanliness and feeding prisoners.
Section 33-3-6 - Food for prisoners.
Section 33-3-7 - Record of prisoners; escapes.
Section 33-3-8 - Rules for punishment.
Section 33-3-9 - County jails; deduction of time for good behavior.
Section 33-3-11 - Jail for nonpayment of fine.
Section 33-3-12 - Commitments to be furnished; orders of release; penalty.
Section 33-3-13 - Prisoners waiting [awaiting] trial; confinement in county jail.
Section 33-3-16 - United States prisoners.
Section 33-3-18 - Counties without jails; arrangements with other counties.
Section 33-3-19 - Prisoners in jails; work.
Section 33-3-21 - Commitments by magistrates; confinement in town jail.
Section 33-3-22 - Town or village jails.
Section 33-3-23 - Confinement of prisoners committed by Indian government; cost.
Section 33-3-24 - Prisoner-release program.
Section 33-3-25 - Local government corrections fund created; administration; distribution.
Section 33-3-26 - Agreements for jails or for jail services; pilot programs.
Section 33-3-27 - Jail agreements; approval; liability; termination; venue.