(a) There shall be erected in each county, at its established seat of justice, a good and sufficient courthouse and jail.(b) The quorum court may determine by a majority vote or by referral to a vote of the people the location of the jail facility at some location other than the established seat of justice.Rev. Stat., ch. 36, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 1929; Pope's Dig., § 2451; A.S.A. 1947, § 17-901; 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 64, § 2.
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