Virginia § 53.1-71.2 - Authority of security employees
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-71.2 — Authority of security employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-71.2. Authority of security employees
Security employees of a regional jail facility contractor approved by the General Assembly to operate a regional jail facility pursuant to § 53.1-71.4 shall be allowed to use force and shall exercise their powers and authority only while on the grounds of a regional jail facility under the supervision of the regional jail facility contractor, while transporting inmates, and while pursuing escapees from such facilities until such time that the pursuit of the escapees is assumed by state or local law-enforcement agencies. All provisions of law pertaining to custodians of inmates or jail guards or officers shall apply to contractors' security employees.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-71.2
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-71.2 cover?
Section 53.1-71.2 ("Authority of security employees") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 53.1-71.2?
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