Mr. Curry. Not at that particular time. It is customary after we file on a person that he be removed from the city hall.
Mr. Rankin. What do you mean by file on a person?
Mr. Curry. File a case against him and that is necessary to go to the district attorney's office usually, and in this case the district attorney was there and we filed it at the city hall because the district attorney was with us.
Mr. Rankin. A criminal complaint?
Mr. Curry. A criminal complaint. After we file this complaint it is customary for the prisoner to be transferred from the city to the county jail and to remain in custody until he makes bond or is brought to trial.
Mr. Rankin. That is a regular practice?
Mr. Curry. Yes, sir. These transfers are usually made by the sheriff's office, sometime during the morning.
Mr. Rankin. By the sheriff's office you mean it is the sheriff's responsibility?
Mr. Curry. Routine transfers are made. It is not a hard and fast custom. Many times we will take the prisoner to the sheriff.
Mr. Rankin. Who decides which way you will do it?