When ordered by a court to do so, or when in his opinion it is necessary for the safekeeping of a prisoner, under charge of or sentence for crime, the jailer shall summon a sufficient guard, and the circuit court or other court of record having jurisdiction of criminal cases, in the county in which the jail is, may allow therefor so much as it deems proper, not exceeding $2.50 a day for each man. The court, before certifying any allowance, shall inquire into the condition of the jail. If it appear that such guard was necessary because of the insecurity of the jail, it shall order the allowance to be certified to the county court and it shall be chargeable to the county; but if otherwise, and the guard was necessary, the allowance shall be certified for payment out of the treasury.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers
§7-8-1. Jail to Be Provided; Temporary Jail; Compensation by County for Use of City Jail
§7-8-4. Jailer to Attend Court; Prisoners to Be Received in Jail
§7-8-5. Keeper of Temporary Jail
§7-8-7. Jail Physician; Clothing for Indigent Prisoners
§7-8-9. Prisoners Under Civil Process
§7-8-10. Persons Privileged From Arrest Under Civil Process
§7-8-11. Deduction From Sentence for Good Conduct
§7-8-12. Establishment, Operation and Maintenance of County Work Farms