Va. Code § 37.2-832

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 37.2-832 - Persons with mental illness not to be confined in cells with criminals

In no case shall any sheriff or jailer confine any person with mental illness in a cell or room with prisoners charged with or convicted of crimes.

Va. Code § 37.2-832

Code 1950, § 37-81; 1950, p. 908; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-74; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 155; 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 2005, c.716.

Amended by Acts 1971, § Ex. Sess., c. 155.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-74.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 908.