19-1919. Treatment of prisoners; juvenile prisoners; visits of parents and friends. All prisoners shall be treated with humanity, and in a manner which promotes their reform. Juveniles shall be kept in quarters separate from adult criminals. The visits of parents and friends shall at all reasonable times be permitted.

History: G.S. 1868, ch. 53, § 19; R.S. 1923, 19-1919; L. 1982, ch. 182, § 122; January 1, 1983.