19-1917. Fugitives from other states; compensation for custody. Any county jail may be used for the safekeeping of any fugitive from justice from another state or territory, and the jailer shall in such case be entitled to reasonable compensation for the support and custody of such fugitive from justice, to be paid by the officer demanding the custody of the same.

History: G.S. 1868, ch. 53, § 17; October 31; R.S. 1923, 19-1917.