§57-57.

§57-57.
   
   A. In the city and county jails in this state, there shall be provided
   sufficient and convenient apartments for confining prisoners of
   different sexes and classification separate and apart from each other.
   
   B. In the city and county jails in this state, there shall be a system
   of classifying prisoners, based upon the severity of the charges, past
   criminal history and other relevant factors.
   
   C. In the city and county jails in this state, prisoners classified
   pursuant to subsection B of this section may be confined two per cell
   or barrack-style, provided the living space meets the square footage
   requirements set forth in Section 192 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma
   Statutes.
   
   D. All funds used by the Department of Corrections to contract with
   private contractors for the building of prisons and pre-release
   centers will be subject to appropriations by the Legislature.
   
   E. Nothing in this section shall authorize contracts with private
   contractors for construction of prison facilities, unless authorized
   by the Legislature.