Virginia § 53.1-220 - Transfer of prisoners pursuant to treaty
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-220 — Transfer of prisoners pursuant to treaty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-220. Transfer of prisoners pursuant to treaty
When a treaty between the United States and a foreign country provides for the transfer to such foreign country, with the consent of the appropriate state authorities, of convicted offenders in state correctional systems who are citizens or nationals of such foreign country, the Governor is authorized, subject to the terms of such treaty, to act on behalf of the Commonwealth and to consent to the transfer of such convicted offenders.
Code 1950, § 53-315.1; 1978, c. 620; 1982, c. 636.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-220
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-220 cover?
Section 53.1-220 ("Transfer of prisoners pursuant to treaty") 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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