The sheriffs, jail administrators or independent contractors in charge of the respective jails shall submit proposed rules and regulations which shall be effective upon being adopted by the local governing body or bodies responsible for the jail for the punishment of persons violating the rules of the jail. History: Laws 1865-1866, ch. 19, § 10; C.L. 1884, § 477; C.L. 1897, § 830; Code 1915, § 3043; C.S. 1929, § 75-111; 1941 Comp., § 45-207; 1953 Comp., § 42-2-7; Laws 1983, ch. 181, § 9; 1984, ch. 22, § 10. Cross references. — For the definition of jail administrator, see 4-44-19 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 60 Am. Jur. 2d Penal and Correctional Institutions §§ 138, 141, 143. 72 C.J.S. Prisons and Rights of Prisoners § 8.
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