19-1903. Sheriff to keep jail; separation of each sex, definitions; meals and medical care for prisoners.
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19-1903. Sheriff to keep jail; separation of each sex, definitions; meals and medical care for prisoners.
(a)The sheriff of the county, or such sheriff's deputy, shall:
(1)Keep the jail and be responsible for the manner in which the jail is kept;
(2)keep separate rooms for each sex, female and male; and
(3)supply proper food, drink and medical care for the prisoners.
(b)As used in this section, "sex" means an individual's biological sex, either male or female, at birth. A "female" is an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to produce ova, and a "male" is an individual whose biological reproductive system is developed to fertilize the ova of a female.