Requirement generally

(a) All counties shall be required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their officials, employees, and municipal volunteer fire-fighters. (b) Coverages shall be provided for losses incurred while performing work for the county. (c) Individuals convicted of a criminal offense and committed to a county detention facility or state correctional facility who are required to perform work for the county shall not be considered employees of the county. Acts 1985, No. 866, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-1364; Acts 1993, No. 901, § 2. (a) All counties shall be required to provide workers' compensation coverage for their officials, employees, and municipal volunteer fire-fighters. (b) Coverages shall be provided for losses incurred while performing work for the county. (c) Individuals convicted of a criminal offense and committed to a county detention facility or state correctional facility who are required to perform work for the county shall not be considered employees of the county. Acts 1985, No. 866, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 81-1364; Acts 1993, No. 901, § 2.