53.1-109 - Authority of jail superintendent and jail officers; fees charged to prisoner. - Virginia Statutes

§ 53.1-109. Authority of jail superintendent and jail officers; fees chargedto prisoner.

The jail superintendent shall have and exercise the same control andauthority over the prisoners committed or transferred to a regional jail orjail farm as the sheriffs of this Commonwealth have by law over the prisonerscommitted or transferred to local jails.

During the term of their appointment the superintendent and jail officers arehereby 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 ofsuch political subdivisions establishing and maintaining the same; (ii) forthe purpose of conveying prisoners to and from such jail or jail farm; (iii)for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of alternative incarceration ortreatment 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 amedical, dental, or psychiatric facility; and (v) for the purpose ofproviding a security escort and supervision of prisoners transported to afuneral or graveside service. Prisoners may be charged reasonable fees forservices described in clause (v).

(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.)