356.1 How used. 1. The jails in the several counties in the state shall be in the charge of the respective sheriffs and used as prisons: a. For the detention of persons charged with an offense and committed for trial or examination. b. For the detention of persons who may be committed to secure their […]
356.14 Refractory prisoners. If any person confined in a jail is refractory or disorderly or willfully destroys or injures any part of the jail or of its contents, the sheriff may secure the person or cause the person to be kept in solitary confinement not more than ten days for any one offense, during which […]
356.15 Expenses. 1. All charges and expenses for the safekeeping and maintenance of prisoners shall be allowed by the board of supervisors, with the exception of charges and expenses for the following prisoners: a. Those committed or detained by the authority of the courts of the United States, in which cases the United States must […]
356.15A Responsibility for payment of required medical aid. 1. For purposes of this section: a. “Governmental entity” means the state or a state department, division, commission, institution, or authority, an agency, city, county, or special district in this state established pursuant to law, and, except where otherwise indicated, also means the United States or a […]
356.16 Hard labor. Able-bodied persons over the age of sixteen, confined in any jail under the judgment of any tribunal authorized to imprison for the violation of any law, ordinance, bylaw or police regulation, may be required to labor during the whole or part of the time of their sentences, as hereinafter provided, and such […]
356.17 Labor on public works. Such labor may be on the streets or public roads, on or about public buildings or grounds, or at such other places in the county where confined, and during such reasonable time of the day as the person having charge of the prisoners may direct, not exceeding eight hours each […]
356.18 Supervision. If the sentence be for the violation of any of the statutes of the state, the sheriff of the county shall superintend the performance of the labor, and furnish the tools and materials, if necessary, to work with, at the expense of the county in which the convict is confined, and such county […]
356.19 Rules — labor not to be leased. Such labor shall be performed in accordance with such rules as may be made by resolution of the board of supervisors, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, and such labor shall not be leased. [C97, §5654; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5515; C46, 50, 54, […]
356.2 Duty. The sheriff shall have charge and custody of the prisoners in the jail or other prisons of the sheriff’s county, and shall receive those lawfully committed, and keep them until discharged by law. [C51, §172; R60, §385; C73, §339; C97, §501; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5498; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, […]
356.20 Violation of city ordinance. When the imprisonment is under the judgment of any court, for the violation of any ordinance, the marshal or chief of police shall superintend the labor and furnish the tools and materials, if necessary, at the expense of the city requiring the labor, and the city shall be entitled to […]
356.21 Control and punishment. The officer having charge of any prisoner may use such means as are necessary to prevent the prisoner’s escape, and if the prisoner attempts to escape or if, being convicted, the prisoner refuses to labor, the officer having the prisoner in charge may, to secure the prisoner or cause the prisoner […]
356.22 Credit for labor. For every day of labor performed by any convict under the provisions hereof, there shall be credited on any judgment for fine and costs against the convict the sum of one dollar and fifty cents. [C73, §4741; C97, §5657; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5518; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, […]
356.23 Cruel treatment. If any officer or other person treats any prisoner in a cruel or inhuman manner, the officer or other person shall be guilty of a serious misdemeanor. [C73, §4742; C97, §5658; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5519; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §356.23]
356.24 Protecting prisoners. The officer having a prisoner in charge shall protect the prisoner from insult and annoyance and communication with others while at labor, and in going to and returning from the same, and may use such means as are necessary and proper therefor. [C73, §4743; C97, §5659; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5520; […]
356.25 Annoyance of prisoner. Any person persisting in insulting or annoying or communicating with any prisoner, after being commanded by such officer to desist, shall be guilty of a simple misdemeanor. [C73, §4743; C97, §5659; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §5521; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §356.25]
356.26 Leaving jail for certain purposes — intermittent sentencing — in-home detention. 1. The district court may grant by appropriate order to any person sentenced to a county jail the privilege of a sentence to accommodate the work schedule of the person or the privilege of leaving the jail at necessary and reasonable hours for […]
356.27 Privilege expressly granted. Unless such privilege is expressly granted by the court, the prisoner is sentenced to ordinary confinement. Any prisoner may petition the court for such privilege at the time of sentencing or thereafter, and the court in its discretion may review the petition and make appropriate orders. The court may withdraw the […]
356.28 Employment. The sheriff or any suitable person or agency designated by the court may endeavor to secure employment for unemployed prisoners granted privileges under sections 356.26 through 356.35. [C66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §356.28] 2021 Acts, ch 80, §223 Referred to in §356.7, 356.29, 356.30, 356.33, 356A.4, 903.3 Section amended
356.29 Wages or salary collected by sheriff. If a prisoner is employed for wages or salary the sheriff may collect the same or require the prisoner to turn over the wages or salary in full when received, and the sheriff shall deposit the same in a trust checking account and shall keep a ledger showing […]
356.3 Minors separately confined. 1. Any sheriff, city marshal, or chief of police, having in the officer’s care or custody any prisoner under the age of eighteen years, shall keep such prisoner separate and apart, and prevent communication by such prisoner with prisoners above that age, while such prisoners are not under the personal supervision […]
