This citation is used to clarify the responsibilities of the arresting officer and the jailer when an arrested person requires medical attention before being admitted to jail. The decision reiterates and expands upon the duties outlined in OAG 79-455, emphasizing that the jailer has the responsibility to seek medical care for the defendant if no magistrate is available, regardless of whether the arresting officer has already sought medical care.
OAG 79-455 was Followed by OAG 83-324
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The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.
The Sunshine Law Library is not exhaustive and may contain errors from source documents or the import process. Nothing on this website should be taken as legal advice. It is always best to consult with primary sources and appropriate counsel before taking any action.