76990615.2-1120Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Counties, Cities And TownsPowers Of Local GovernmentPowers Of Cities And TownsUniform Charter PowersDetentive, correctional and penal institutionsCode 1950, § 15-77.46; 1958, c. 328; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-882; 1997, c. 587.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/15.2-1120//15.2-1120/15.2/II/11/1/15.2-1120A 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.section1