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Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-41-305. Appointment of superintendent

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The county court of any county in which any house of correction shall be erected shall appoint a discreet person, who shall be a qualified elector of this state and who shall be known as the superintendent of the house of correction.

(b) The superintendent shall have charge of the farm or lands attached to the house of correction and shall direct the labor of all persons sentenced to confinement in the house of correction.

(c) The superintendent shall be responsible to the county court for the correct treatment of all prisoners confined in the house of correction and for the faithful enforcement of the rules and discipline.

(d) For neglect of duty or other improper management of the house of correction, the county court may remove the superintendent.

(e) The county court shall determine the compensation of the superintendent.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 12. Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, and Military Affairs § 12-41-305. Appointment of superintendent - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-12-law-enforcement-emergency-management-and-military-affairs/ar-code-sect-12-41-305/

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