Virginia § 53.1-31.3 - Notification of incarcerated individuals ineligible for public assistance
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-31.3 — Notification of incarcerated individuals ineligible for public assistance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-31.3. Notification of incarcerated individuals ineligible for public assistance
The Department shall, at regular intervals but at least monthly, provide the Department of Social Services with a list of all individuals committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections during the preceding month, to facilitate identification of prisoners who were receiving public assistance benefits prior to commitment to the custody of the Department and who may, as a result of their incarceration, be ineligible to receive such benefits.
2013, c. 218.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 53.1-31.3
What does Code of Virginia § 53.1-31.3 cover?
Section 53.1-31.3 ("Notification of incarcerated individuals ineligible for public assistance") 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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