§ 162-22. Custody of jail. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 162‑22.  Custodyof jail.

The sheriff shall have the care and custody of the jail in his county;and shall be, or appoint, the keeper thereof.

No law‑enforcement officer or jailer who shall have the care andcustody of any jail shall receive any portion of any jail fee or charge paid byor for any person confined in such jail, nor shall the compensation orremuneration of such officer be affected to any extent by the costs of goods orservices furnished to any person confined in such jail. (R.C., c. 105, s. 22; Code, s. 2085; Rev., s. 2824;C.S., s. 3944; 1967, c. 581, s. 3; 1969, c. 1090; 1983, c. 670, s. 14.)