Virginia § 15.2-1752 - Governmental immunity
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-1752 — Governmental immunity, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-1752. Governmental immunity
Any academy created pursuant to this article shall be deemed to be a governmental entity exercising essential governmental powers. Any such academy; its directors, officers, and employees; and any person serving as a trainer at the academy who is certified by the Department of Criminal Justice Services or any person who is a criminal justice academy approved instructor shall be entitled to immunity in any civil action or proceeding for damages or injury to any person or property of any person to the same extent that counties and their officers and employees are immune. Members of the board of directors of the academy shall have the same immunity as members of county boards of supervisors.
1993, c. 935, § 15.1-159.7:6; 1997, c. 587; 2013, cc. 66, 99.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-1752
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-1752 cover?
Section 15.2-1752 ("Governmental immunity") 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 § 15.2-1752?
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