Virginia § 53.1-112 - Jail or jail farm expenses
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-112 — Jail or jail farm expenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-112. Jail or jail farm expenses
Except as provided in § 53.1-114, the expenses of operating and maintaining a jail or jail farm and supporting the prisoners working thereon, including board, clothing and medical attention, shall be borne by the participating political subdivisions. Such participation shall be based on the percentage of the total cost for such operation that the number of prisoner days bears to the total number of prisoner days confined therein, plus their proportionate part of the fixed cost for such maintenance and operation.
Code 1950, § 53-206.9; 1956, c. 681; 1968, c. 525; 1982, c. 636.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-112
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-112 cover?
Section 53.1-112 ("Jail or jail farm expenses") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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