RS 15:850.11: Establishment; purpose and title

The governing authority of Jackson Parish may create, establish, and construct a centralized, single-parish jail and prison for the purpose of providing for the maintenance and upkeep of all persons lawfully incarcerated in Jackson Parish. If created, established, and constructed under this Part, this jail and prison shall be known as the Jackson Parish Detention Center. No other provision of this Part shall be effective or operative unless and until the Jackson Parish Detention Center is created and established by the Jackson Parish Police Jury under this Part.