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.