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Section 221.290 – United States to pay for use of jails.

Effective – 28 Aug 1939 221.290. United States to pay for use of jails. — The United States shall pay for the use and keeping of such jails, at the rate of one dollar per month for each person that shall, under their authority, be committed thereto, and also to the jailer such fees as […]

Section 221.300 – Grand jury to visit jail, when.

Effective – 28 Aug 1939 221.300. Grand jury to visit jail, when. — It shall be the duty of the grand jury, at each term, or a committee, to consist of at least three members thereof, to visit the jail of their county, and examine the condition thereof, and inquire into the treatment of the […]

Section 221.310 – Humane treatment of prisoners.

Effective – 28 Aug 1939 221.310. Humane treatment of prisoners. — It is hereby made the special duty of the court having criminal jurisdiction, at each term, to inquire and see that all prisoners are humanely treated. ­­——– (RSMo 1939 § 9206) Prior revisions: 1929 § 8537; 1919 § 12562; 1909 § 1584

Section 221.320 – Board of visitors — appointment — terms.

Effective – 28 Aug 2003 221.320. Board of visitors — appointment — terms. — In each county of the state the presiding judge of the circuit court, or such other judge or judges as may be determined by local circuit court rule, may, upon the petition of fifteen reputable citizens or upon the motion of […]

Section 221.330 – Organization of board.

Effective – 28 Aug 1939 221.330. Organization of board. — The persons appointed as members of the board of county visitors, within one week after receiving notice of appointment, shall meet at some convenient place, and organize by electing a chairman and secretary from their own number. The secretary shall file a report of such […]

Section 221.340 – Duties of board.

Effective – 28 Aug 2003 221.340. Duties of board. — It shall be the duty of such board of visitors, by personal visitation or otherwise, to keep themselves fully advised of the conditions and management of all corrective institutions, supported wholly or in part by county or municipal taxation, or which are under county or […]

Section 221.350 – Board to make yearly report.

Effective – 28 Aug 2003 221.350. Board to make yearly report. — The board of county visitors each year shall prepare a full report of their proceedings during the year, with such recommendations as they may deem advisable, and shall file the same with the presiding judge of the circuit court, sheriff, and county commission. […]