Smith v. Linn County’s Empirical Analysis
1984
Citation profile
8
cited by 8 later decisions
4
states following
February 1999
most recently cited
8 state decisions
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“Although the facts were disputed, substantial evidence supports the trial court’s finding that from the time of his arrest Smith ivas in the custody of the Linn County sheriff who ivould have housed him in the Linn County jail but for the seriousness of his injuries. The legal issue we must decide is whether Smith or the county is primarily liable for the cost of his medical and hospital expenses under these circumstances.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“All charges and expenses for the safekeeping and maintenance of prisoners shall be allowed by the board of supervisors, except those committed or detained by the authority of the courts of the United States, in which case the United States must pay such expenses to the county, and those committed for violation of a city ordinance, in which case the city shall pay expenses to the county.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage“The keeper of each jail shall: [[Image here]] 2. Furnish each prisoner with necessary bedding, clothing, towels, fuel, and medical aid.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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