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§ 16.1-315 Joint or regional citizen detention commissions authorized

The governing bodies of three or more counties, cities or towns (hereinafter referred to as “political subdivisions”) may, by concurrent ordinances or resolutions, provide for the establishment of a joint or regional citizen juvenile detention home, group home or other residential care facility commission. Such commission shall be a public body corporate, with such powers as are set forth in this article.

History

The record of this law’s original creation isn’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1974, chapter 645; in 1977, chapter 559.

Code 1950, § 16.1-202.2; 1974, c. 645; 1977, c. 559.

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