CODE OF VIRGINIA

AUTHORITY FOR REGIONAL JAIL OFFICERS TO CARRY WEAPONS (§ 53.1-109.01)

It shall be lawful for any regional jail officer who has been designated by the
superintendent, and who has completed the basic course in firearms for jailers
and custodial officers pursuant to subdivision 7 of § 9.1-102, to carry and use
sufficient weapons to prevent escapes, suppress rebellion, and defend or protect
himself or others in the course of his assigned duties.

HISTORY: 1999, c. 131.