Cite as: 22 CNCA § 981

The Marshal or Sheriff or his Deputy while conveying the defendant to the proper prison in execution of a judgment of imprisonment has the same authority to require the assistance of any citizen of this Nation in securing the defendant and in retaking him if he escape, as if the Marshal or Sheriff, and every person who refuses or neglects to assist the Sheriff, when so required, is punishable.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.