The governing authority of Lincoln Parish may create, establish, and construct a centralized, single-parish jail and prison for the purpose of providing for the maintenance and upkeep of all persons lawfully incarcerated in Lincoln Parish.  If created, established, and constructed, under this Part, this jail and prison shall be known as the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.  No other provision of this Part shall be effective and/or operative unless and until the Lincoln Parish Detention Center is created and established by the Lincoln Parish Police Jury under this Part.  

Added by Acts 1982, No. 569, §1.