Statutes > Virginia Statutes > Title 53.1 - PRISONS AND OTHER METHODS OF CORRECTION. > Chapter 3 - Local Correctional Facilities (53.1-68 thru 53.1-133.9) > 53.1-116.2 - Sheriffs to be keepers of jails.

53.1-116.2 - Sheriffs to be keepers of jails.

§ 53.1-116.2. Sheriffs to be keepers of jails.

The sheriff of each county or city shall be the keeper of the jail thereofunless that locality is a member of a jail or jail farm board or regionaljail authority, in which case the provisions of § 53.1-106 shall apply.

(1994, c. 491.)