At the time of booking, the jailer shall receive and keep in the jail all persons who are lawfully committed thereto, until they are lawfully discharged, unless the person is in need of emergency medical attention, in which case the arresting officer shall obtain medical attention for the person prior to delivery to the jail. The jailer shall treat them humanely and furnish them with proper food and lodging during their confinement. He shall deliver those who die in jail to their friends, if requested, or have them decently buried at the expense of the county.
KRS 71.040
Treatment of prisoners -- Disposition of deceased prisoners
Applied in 8 court decisions — leading case Rowan County v. Sloas (2006)
Most recently applied in State v. Dailey (May 2023)
Effective: July 13, 1984 History: Amended 1984 Ky
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