                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY OF JAIL SUPERINTENDENT AND JAIL OFFICERS; FEES CHARGED TO PRISONER (§
53.1-109)

The jail superintendent shall have and exercise the same control and authority
over the prisoners committed or transferred to a regional jail or jail farm as
the sheriffs of this Commonwealth have by law over the prisoners committed or
transferred to local jails.
		During the term of their appointment the superintendent and jail officers are
hereby invested with the powers and authority of a conservator of the peace (i)
within the limits of such jail or jail farm and within one mile thereof, whether
such jail or jail farm is situated within or beyond the limits of such political
subdivisions establishing and maintaining the same; (ii) for the purpose of
conveying prisoners to and from such jail or jail farm; (iii) for the purpose of
enforcing the provisions of alternative incarceration or treatment programs
pursuant to §§ 53.1-129, 53.1-131, and 53.1-131.2; (iv) for the purpose of
providing security and supervision of prisoners taken to a medical, dental, or
psychiatric facility; and (v) for the purpose of providing a security escort and
supervision of prisoners transported to a funeral or graveside service.
Prisoners may be charged reasonable fees for services described in clause (v).

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 53-206.6; 1956, c. 681; 1970, c. 648; 1982, c. 636; 1991,
c. 383; 1994, cc. 923, 953; 1999, cc. 829, 846; 2002, c. 336; 2004, c. 378.