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The record of this law\u2019s original creation isn\u2019t available online. It has been modified 7 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1960, chapter 387; in 1968, chapter 477; in 1972, chapter 639; in 1976, chapter 671; in 1996, chapters 196<\/a> and 853<\/a>; in 2005, chapter 716<\/a>; in 2012, chapters 476<\/a> and 507<\/a>.<\/p>","references":false,"refers_to":false,"permalink":{"id":210181,"object_type":"law","relational_id":72516,"identifier":"37.2-706","token":"37.2\/II\/7\/1\/37.2-706","url":"\/37.2-706\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/37.2-706\/","token":"37.2\/II\/7\/1\/37.2-706","dublin_core":{"Title":"Disposal of unclaimed personal property of certain individuals in state facilities","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 37.2-706","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

If any individual receiving services<\/span> in a state<\/span> facility<\/span> dies, is released, is discharged, or escapes and leaves any article of personal property, including bonds<\/span>, money, and any intangible assets<\/span>, in the custody<\/span> of a state<\/span> facility<\/span>, the director of the state<\/span> facility<\/span> may, after notification in person, by telephone, or by registered mail to the individual, or the known next-of-kin or personal representative of the individual and after the lapse of three years from the date of the death, release, discharge, or escape, if no claim has been made:<\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Sell the personal property at public or private sale and deposit the net proceeds in the welfare fund of the state<\/span> facility<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Retain and issue<\/span> for use of individuals<\/span> receiving services articles of clothing suitable for continued use; or <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Order<\/span> destruction or other disposal of personal care articles, articles of clothing, and other belongings that are not suitable by reason of their nature or condition for sale or use by others, including personal and private papers, writings, drawings, or photographs that would compromise the privacy or confidentiality of any person who may be the author, creator, or subject of them. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDISPOSAL OF UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IN STATE\nFACILITIES (\u00a7 37.2-706)\n\nIf any individual receiving services in a state facility dies, is released, is\ndischarged, or escapes and leaves any article of personal property, including\nbonds, money, and any intangible assets, in the custody of a state facility, the\ndirector of the state facility may, after notification in person, by telephone,\nor by registered mail to the individual, or the known next-of-kin or personal\nrepresentative of the individual and after the lapse of three years from the\ndate of the death, release, discharge, or escape, if no claim has been made:\n\n1. Sell the personal property at public or private sale and deposit the net\nproceeds in the welfare fund of the state facility;\n\n2. Retain and issue for use of individuals receiving services articles of\nclothing suitable for continued use; or\n\n3. Order destruction or other disposal of personal care articles, articles of\nclothing, and other belongings that are not suitable by reason of their nature\nor condition for sale or use by others, including personal and private papers,\nwritings, drawings, or photographs that would compromise the privacy or\nconfidentiality of any person who may be the author, creator, or subject of\nthem.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 37-230.1; 1960, c. 387; 1968, c. 477, \u00a7 37.1-33; 1972,\nc. 639; 1976, c. 671; 1996, cc. 196, 853; 2005, c. 716; 2012, cc. 476, 507.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}