Code of Alabama - Title 14: Criminal Correctional and Detention Facilities - Section 14-6-17 - Furnishing of support to prisoners
Section 14-6-17 - Furnishing of support to prisoners.
Any person committed to jail may furnish his own support, under such precautions as may be adopted by the jailer to prevent escapes. The sheriff must furnish support to those prisoners who do not provide it for themselves.