KRS 71.040: Treatment of prisoners -- Disposition of deceased prisoners.

At the time of booking, the jailer shall receive and keep in the jail all persons who are

lawfully committed thereto, until they are lawfully discharged, unless the person is in

need of emergency medical attention, in which case the arresting officer shall obtain

medical attention for the person prior to delivery to the jail. The jailer shall treat them

humanely and furnish them with proper food and lodging during their confinement. He

shall deliver those who die in jail to their friends, if requested, or h ave them decently

buried at the expense of the county.