Court of Admirality (Ireland) Act, 1867

Gaolers to receive prisoners committed by Court of Admiralty.

42. The keeper for the time being of any common gaol or prison shall be bound to receive or take into his custody all persons who shall be committed thereunto by the said Court of Admiralty; and every keeper of any gaol or prison who shall refuse to receive into his custody any person so committed, or wilfully or negligently suffer such person to escape or go at large without lawful warrant, shall be liable to the like penalties and consequences as if such person had been committed to his custody by any other lawful authority.