                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

JOINT OR REGIONAL CITIZEN DETENTION COMMISSIONS AUTHORIZED (§ 16.1-315)

The governing bodies of three or more counties, cities or towns (hereinafter
referred to as &#8220;political subdivisions&#8221;) 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: Code 1950, § 16.1-202.2; 1974, c. 645; 1977, c. 559.