Va. Code § 66-21

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

Section 66-21 - Superintendents and agents of facilities to have powers of sheriff

The superintendents of the facilities established by the Department pursuant to § 66-13 and their authorized agents shall have the powers of a sheriff for the purpose of preserving order at their facilities and for the conveyance of children committed to their care to and from such facilities.

Va. Code § 66-21

Code 1950, §§ 53-332, 63-371, 63.1-247; 1968, c. 578; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1981, c. 487; 1982, c. 636, § 53.1-246; 1989, c. 733.

Amended by Acts 1989, § c. 733.

Amended by Acts 1982, § c. 636, § 53.1-246.

Amended by Acts 1981, § c. 487.

Amended by Acts 1974, § cc. 44, 45.

Amended by Acts 1968, § c. 578.