SECTION 1. There shall be established and kept at the capital of every organized province a jail for the safekeeping of prisoners lawfully committed. The expenses of establishing and keeping the said jails and of maintaining the prisoners therein shall be borne by the provinces, except where otherwise provided.
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CitationAct No. 413 Section 1 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)
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