ARTICLE 2. Prisoners’ Property

Article 2 added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 424.

§§ 26640–26646 · 7 sections

• § 26640 The sheriff shall take charge of, safely keep, and keep a correct account of, all money and valuables found on each prisoner when delivered at the county jail.…
• § 26641 When any prisoner is removed to a state hospital or to a state prison or is released to the custody of an officer of another jurisdiction, his money and…
• § 26642 The sheriff shall pay into the general fund for the use and benefit of the county any money of a prisoner or the proceeds of the sale of his or her valuables…
• § 26643 When any prisoner dies or loses the legal capacity to make decisions, the sheriff shall make diligent effort to communicate the fact to friends or relatives of…
• § 26644 Any money and valuables of a prisoner and the accounts are subject to audit by the county auditor.
• § 26645 For failure to comply with this article, the sheriff is liable on his official bond.
• § 26646 The sheriff, with the approval of the county auditor, may establish bank accounts in which money received by the sheriff for bail and fines may be deposited…