Crimes by Prisoners

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Crimes by Prisoners.” It is part of Chapter 7 “Crimes and Criminal Proceedings Involving Prisoners”, which is part of Title 53.1 “Prisons and Other Methods of Correction”.

It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.

§ 53.1-203 Felonies by prisoners; penalties
§ 53.1-204 If prisoner commits any other felony, how punished
§ 53.1-205 Jurisdiction for trial of prisoners; nature of proceedings