Prisons and Other Methods of Correction

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This is Title 53.1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Prisons and Other Methods of Correction.” It contains 402 laws divided across 56 structures.

Chapter 1	Administration Generally
Chapter 2	State Correctional Facilities
Chapter 3	Local Correctional Facilities
Chapter 4	Probation and Parole
Chapter 5	Community Correctional Facilities and Programs
Chapter 6	Commencement of Terms; Credits and Allowances
Chapter 7	Crimes and Criminal Proceedings Involving Prisoners
Chapter 8	Agreement on Detainers
Chapter 10	Commitment of Aliens
Chapter 9	Interstate Corrections Compact
Chapter 12	Executive Clemency
Chapter 11	Estates of Prisoners
Chapter 12.1	Restoration of Civil Rights
Chapter 13	Death Sentences [Repealed]
Chapter 14	Correctional Programs and Facilities for Juveniles [Repealed]
Chapter 15	Corrections Private Services Act