6 Va. Admin. Code § 15-81-550

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 6VAC15-81-550 - Public areas

A. Public areas of the facility shall be located outside the secure perimeter. Public access to the building shall be through a main entrance. The general public shall not have access inside the secure perimeter of the jail. Traffic patterns of the public and inmates shall be distinct, separate, and not intersect.

B. A reception and waiting area with appropriate informational signage shall be provided for the public and shall be so situated that it does not interfere with the administrative office operations. The public waiting area shall include sufficient seating, drinking fountains, toilet facilities, and weapons lockers equipped with individually locked compartments. Consideration shall be given to provision for public lockers.

C. All exterior areas, including parking, shall be adequately lighted.

6 Va. Admin. Code § 15-81-550

Derived From Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 12, eff. 3/8/2018.

Statutory Authority: 53.1-5, 53.1-80, and 53.1-82 of the Code of Virginia.