Nevada Revised Statutes Section 211.020 - Correctional Institutions

Duties of county commissioners. The board of county commissioners:

1. Is responsible for building, inspecting and repairing any county or branch county jail located in its county.

2. Once every 3 months, shall inquire into the security of the jail and the treatment and condition of the prisoners.

3. Shall take all necessary precautions against escape, sickness or infection.

Last modified: February 26, 2006