§ 98-178. Inmate's refusal to carry out orders or instructions.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be unlawful for any inmate in a city detention facility or any person under arrest and in the custody of any duly authorized officer of the city to fail or refuse to promptly carry out the lawful orders or lawful instructions given by that officer or any sworn correctional officer.

    (b)

    Violations of this section shall be tried in the municipal court.