77958653.1-226Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org2016Prisons And Other Methods Of CorrectionEstates Of PrisonersWhen estate committed to sheriffCode 1950, § 53-311; 1982, c. 636.http://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/53.1-226//53.1-226/53.1/11/53.1-226

If any person appointed committee refuse the trust or fail to give bond as required, the court, on motion of an interested party, shall commit the estate to the sheriff of the county or city who shall be the committee. The sheriff and the sureties on his official bond shall be bound for the faithful performance of the trust.section

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