Virginia Statutes
§ 53.1-109.01 — Authority for regional jail officers to carry weapons
Virginia § 53.1-109.01
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 53.1PRISONS AND OTHER METHODS OF CORRECTION
Ch. 3LOCAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Art. 5REGIONAL JAILS AND JAIL FARMS
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-109.01 (2026).
Text
It shall be lawful for any regional jail officer who has been designated by the superintendent, and who has completed the basic course in firearms for jailers and custodial officers pursuant to subdivision 7 of § 9.1-102, to carry and use sufficient weapons to prevent escapes, suppress rebellion, and defend or protect himself or others in the course of his assigned duties.
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Legislative History
1999, c. 131.
Nearby Sections
15
§ 53.1-1
Definitions§ 53.1-1.2
Visitation policies§ 53.1-10
Powers and duties of Director§ 53.1-101
Work by prisoners§ 53.1-102
Sending prisoners to other farms§ 53.1-103
Farm expenses§ 53.1-106
Members of jail or jail farm board or regional jail authority; powers; payment of pro rata costs§ 53.1-106.1
Location of jail facilities§ 53.1-107
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