NRS 248.050
Custody of jail and prisoners.

The sheriff of each county shall have the custody of the jail of his or her county and the prisoners in the same, and shall appoint the keeper thereof, for whose conduct the sheriff shall be responsible, and whom the sheriff may remove at pleasure.

Source: Section 248.050 — Custody of jail and prisoners., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-248.html#NRS248Sec050.

248.050
Custody of jail and prisoners. 248.060
Penalty for sheriff or jailer refusing to receive or arrest.

Last Updated

May 10, 2025

§ 248.050’s source at nv.us

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of Nevada runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Lawyer Referral Service

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://nevada.public.law/statutes/nrs_248.050

Original Source: Section 248.050 — Custody of jail and prisoners., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-248.html#NRS248Sec050 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

NRS 248.050 Custody of jail and prisoners.

NRS 248.050
Custody of jail and prisoners.