Gaols Act 1698 (c. 19)

1. Introductory Text

2. Justices of Peace, upon Presentment, as herein mentioned to agree upon Sum of Money necessary for building Goal; and to charge the same.

3. II. Persons neglecting, &c. to pay Assessments, or conveying away Goods, &c. Collectors may distrain; and if Assessment not paid within Four Days, Distress to be sold, &c.

4. III. Sheriff to have the keeping of such Gaols.

5. IV. Proviso for Common Gaols of Inheritance, &c.

6. V. Proviso for Inhabitants of Places which have Common Gaols, as herein mentioned.

7. VI. In Action brought for executing Act,

8. VII. No Alienation of Lands belonging to the Crown upon which Gaols are situate.

9. VIII. Distress not to be made in Mansions of Peers.

10. IX. Continuance of Act.