The Law of Sheriffs Chapter 9

CHAPTER 9
CONTEMPT OF COURT-CRIMINAL OFFENSE-PRISONS
SECS.
250. Harsh Treatment of Prisoner as Contempt of Court.
251. Contempt of Court in Failing to Protect Prisoner.
252. Official Defaults as Contempt of Court.
253. Contempt for Disobedience of Writ of Habeas Corpus.
254. Criminal Responsibility of Sheriff for an Escape.
255. Of What Permitting an Escape Consists.
256. What Is Necessary to Make Negligent Escape.
257. Who Is Responsible for Escape.
258. What Acts Constituting an Escape on the Part of a Custodian.
259. Officer Not Criminally Liable for Escape by Subordinate.
260. Intent of Custodian.
261. Summary Treatment of Statutory Criminal Offenses Committed by Sheriffs and Constables .
262. Violation of Criminal Laws Generally.
263. Sheriff as Jailer.
264. Criminal Liability in Connection with Prisons.
265. Sheriff Not Criminally Liable for Misconduct of Subalterns.
266. Civil Liability in Connection with Jails and Prisons.
267. Status of Sheriff's Assistants .
268. Right of Sheriff or Jailer to Punish Prisoners.
269. Liability for Injury to Prisoners .
270. Liability for Torts of Subordinates in Injuring Prisoners.
271. Liability for Injuries Inflicted upon Prisoner by His Fellow Prisoners.
272. Liability for Mob Violence.
273. Liability for Injury by Insane Prisoner.
274. Liability for Denial of Prisoner's Right to Consultation with Attorney.
275. Duty to Care for Prisoner's Property.
276. Liability for Defective Premises.
277. Liability for False Imprisonment.
278. Sheriff's Liability to Physician for Medical Services Rendered to Prisoner.