1.20.020 Prisoner labor.
In accordance with RCW 36.28.100, the sheriff of Skamania County may cause persons under sentences of imprisonment in the county jail to work and perform work for the public, including in and on the public roads and public highways of the county. Such labor shall be performed on each working day during the sentence of any such prisoner, a full eight hours and no more to be considered a day's work under this section. The labor contemplated under this section shall be under the direction of the board of county commissioners, or the proper road supervisor acting for the commis sioners, except within the limits of any town in the county, when it shall be done under the direction of the authorities of such town. The sheriff of the county shall have immediate control of said prisoners, and be responsible for their safekeeping, as provided by law. (Res. 1997-77 (part); Res. dated 8/8/1917)