An Introduction to the County Jail

Sunday, January 2, 2000

An introduction to the subject of county jails in North Carolina written for local government officials, court officials, and citizens. Discusses local government authority to establish jails, the role of state government in regulating jails, construction of jails, legal grounds and procedures for confinement in jail, prisoner work programs, financing jail operations, judicial review of jail operations, protection of inmates, and living conditions in jails.

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Publication date: 
Sunday, January 2, 2000
Author: 
Stevens H. Clarke
ISBN: 
978-1-56011-363-8
Edition: 
1999
Page count: 
28
Public Officials - Courts and Judicial Administration Roles
Topics - Courts and Judicial Administration
Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles