19-1917. Fugitives from other states; compensation for custody.

19-1917

Chapter 19.--COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS
Article 19.--JAILS

      19-1917.   Fugitives from other states; compensation for custody. Any county jail may be used for the safekeeping of any fugitive from justice from another state or territory, and the jailer shall in such case be entitled to reasonable compensation for the support and custody of such fugitive from justice, to be paid by the officer demanding the custody of the same.

      History:   G.S. 1868, ch. 53, § 17; Oct. 31; R.S. 1923, 19-1917.