Virginia § 32.1-59 - Examination and treatment in certain institutions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 32.1-59 — Examination and treatment in certain institutions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32.1-59. Examination and treatment in certain institutions
Every person admitted to any state correctional institution and every person admitted to a state hospital or training center operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services shall be examined and tested for venereal disease. If the person is found to be infected with a venereal disease, the person in charge of such institution or state hospital or training center shall promptly provide treatment and shall report such case as provided in § 32.1-37.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 32.1-59
What does Code of Virginia § 32.1-59 cover?
Section 32.1-59 ("Examination and treatment in certain institutions") 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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