Virginia § 53.1-157 - Parolees to comply with terms; furnishing copies
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§ 53.1-157. Parolees to comply with terms; furnishing copies
Each parolee while on parole shall comply with such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Board. When any prisoner is released on parole, the Board shall furnish the parolee and the probation and parole officer having supervision of the parolee a copy of the terms and conditions of the parole and any changes that may from time to time be made therein.
Code 1950, § 53-257; 1970, c. 648; 1973, c. 253; 1982, c. 636; 2000, c. 767; 2025, c. 716.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53.1-157 ("Parolees to comply with terms; furnishing copies") 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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