§ 37.2-832. Persons with mental illness not to be confined in cells with criminals

VA Code § 37.2-832 (2019) (N/A)
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In no case shall any sheriff or jailer confine any person with mental illness in a cell or room with prisoners charged with or convicted of crimes.

Code 1950, § 37-81; 1950, p. 908; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-74; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 155; 2005, c. 716.