Virginia § 53.1-188 - Conduct records to be kept
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-188 — Conduct records to be kept, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-188. Conduct records to be kept
The Director shall keep a record of the conduct of each person confined in a state correctional facility. Each time any prisoner in a state correctional facility is punished, the name of the offender, the offense, the time when the offense was committed, and when and what disciplinary action was taken or sentence was imposed, shall be recorded in a register.
Code 1950, §§ 53-209, 53-215; 1982, c. 636.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-188
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-188 cover?
Section 53.1-188 ("Conduct records to be kept") 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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