Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org5698815.2-1120Detentive, correctional and penal institutions2025Counties, Cities and TownsPowers of Local GovernmentPowers of Cities and TownsUniform Charter Powers

A municipal corporation may provide and operate, within or outside the municipal corporation, detentive, correctional and penal institutions; or may contract with others for supplying the services and facilities provided at such institutions.

Code 1950, § 15-77.46; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-882; 1997, c. 587.