1.24 — PRISONERS

All prisoners sentenced to serve any time in the city jail may be compelled to labor on public works by the police chief under the direction of the field operations director for a period of eight hours during every working day of the term of confinement of such persons unless the health officer, upon examination, ascertains that the prisoner is physically unable to work. (Ord. 1394 § 1, 1978; 1964 Code § 1.11)

Any person under arrest charged with the violation of this code or other ordinance of the city may before conviction, unless released on bail or on recognizance, be committed to the custody of the sheriff of the county, except during such times as it may be necessary for such persons to attend court upon any proceeding connected with the trial of such charge. (1964 Code § 1.12)

Any person sentenced to imprisonment for the violation of any provision of this code or other ordinance of the city may be imprisoned in the county jail. (1964 Code § 1.13)

All expenses of any confinement provided for under CMC § 1.24.020 and 1.24.030 shall be borne by the city.

(1964 Code § 1.14)

5. For statutory provisions authorizing cities to require prisoners to labor on public property or works within the city, see Government Code § 36904; for provisions regarding place of imprisonment and expense of imprisonment in county jail, see Government Code § 36903.