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

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

In no case shall any sheriff or jailer confine any person with mental illnessin 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.)