§ 14-26-101 - Requirement generally.
14-26-101. Requirement generally.
(a) All counties shall be required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their officials, employees, and municipal volunteer fire fighters.
(b) Coverages shall be provided for losses incurred while performing work for the county.
(c) Individuals convicted of a criminal offense and committed to a county detention facility or state correctional facility who are required to perform work for the county shall not be considered employees of the county.