The warden is charged with the duty of treating the inmates with humanity and kindness and protecting them from harsh and cruel treatment and overwork.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 41-21-201
Duty of warden
Acts 1883, ch. 171, § 3; Shan., § 7498; Code 1932, § 12094; T.C.A
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