The sheriff shall exercise the powers conferred and perform the duties imposed upon sheriffs by general law. He shall have the custody of, and be charged with the duty of feeding and caring for, all prisoners confined in the county jail. He shall perform such other duties the board imposes upon him.
Code 1950, § 15-291; 1952, c. 413; 1958, c. 112; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-608; 1972, c. 360; 1977, c. 584; 1984, c. 722; 1997, c. 587.Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.Amended by Acts 1984, c. 722.Amended by Acts 1977, c. 584.Amended by Acts 1972, c. 360.Amended by Acts 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-608.Amended by Acts 1958, c. 112.Amended by Acts 1952, c. 413.