Va. Code § 37.2-834

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

Section 37.2-834 - Arrest of certain persons involuntarily admitted

If a person involuntarily admitted to a facility escapes, the director may forthwith issue a warrant directed to any officer authorized to make arrests, who shall arrest the person and carry him back to the facility or to an appropriate state facility that is in close proximity to the jurisdictions served by the arresting officer. The officer to whom the warrant is directed may execute the same in any part of the Commonwealth.

Va. Code § 37.2-834

Code 1950, § 37-97; 1950, p. 39; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-76; 1972, c. 639; 1976, c. 671; 1981, c. 242; 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 1981, c.242.

Amended by Acts 1976, c. 671.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 639.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-76.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 39.