Virginia § 53.1-190 - Allowance on discharge; transportation; clothing
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-190 — Allowance on discharge; transportation; clothing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-190. Allowance on discharge; transportation; clothing
The Director, upon the release of a prisoner who has served at least eight months, shall give the prisoner all funds accumulated to his credit pursuant to §§ 53.1-42 and 53.1-43 and not withdrawn by him. In the event such funds do not total twenty-five dollars, the Director may add sufficient money from the appropriation to the Department to enable the prisoner to have a minimum of twenty-five dollars available for withdrawal by him at the time of his release. The Director also may provide such person upon his request with transportation to the county or city where he was committed, or to such other point in the Commonwealth as may be approved by the Director. Such person may also be furnished suitable clothing.
Code 1950, § 53-219; 1964, c. 421; 1970, c. 648; 1982, c. 636.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-190 cover?
Section 53.1-190 ("Allowance on discharge; transportation; clothing") 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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