Virginia § 19.2-81.1 - Arrest without warrant by correctional officers in certain cases
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§ 19.2-81.1. Arrest without warrant by correctional officers in certain cases
Any correctional officer, as defined in § 53.1-1, may arrest, in the same manner as provided in § 19.2-81, persons for crimes involving:
(a) The escape of an inmate from a correctional institution, as defined in § 53.1-1;
(b) Assisting an inmate to escape from a correctional institution, as defined in § 53.1-1;
(c) The delivery of contraband to an inmate in violation of § 18.2-474 or § 18.2-474.1; and
(d) Any other criminal offense which may contribute to the disruption of the safety, welfare, or security of the population of a correctional institution.
1976, c. 752.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 19.2-81.1 ("Arrest without warrant by correctional officers in certain cases") 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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