# D.C. Code § 24-201.10: Detention of United States prisoners in Washington Asylum and Jail

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.10

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 24-201.10
- **Heading:** Detention of United States prisoners in Washington Asylum and Jail
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 24 / Chapter 2 / § 24-201.10

## Text

The Department of Corrections is hereby authorized and directed to receive and keep in the Washington Asylum and Jail all prisoners committed thereto for offenses against the United States.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 24-201.01 § 24-201.01. Place of imprisonment; cumulative sentences; jurisdiction of prosecutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.01.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.02 § 24-201.02. Imprisonment for more than 1 year; jurisdiction over Reformatory prisoners; transfer from penitentiary to Reformatory.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.02.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.03 § 24-201.03. Transfer from Jail to Workhouse.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.03.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.04 § 24-201.04. Commutation of fine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.04.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.05 § 24-201.05. Good conduct deduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.05.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.06 § 24-201.06. Release in District.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.06.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.07 § 24-201.07. Jail and Washington Asylum combined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.07.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.08 § 24-201.08. Commitments to Washington Asylum and Jail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.08.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.09 § 24-201.09. Board of Public Welfare to have exclusive management and control of Workhouse, Reformatory, and Washington Asylum and Jail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.09.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.10 § 24-201.10. Detention of United States prisoners in Washington Asylum and Jail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.10.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.11 § 24-201.11. Appointment and supervision of prison personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.11.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.12 § 24-201.12. Employment of prisoners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.12.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.13 § 24-201.13. Commitment by Marshal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.13.md)
- [D.C. Code § 24-201.14 § 24-201.14. Delivery of prisoners to Marshal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T24_C2_S24-201.10. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.