Virginia § 53.1-31.4 - (Effective until July 1, 2026) Department of Corrections-issued identification
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-31.4 — (Effective until July 1, 2026) Department of Corrections-issued identification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-31.4. (Effective until July 1, 2026) Department of Corrections-issued identification
Prior to the release or discharge of any prisoner who has been confined for at least 90 days and does not possess a government-issued identification card, birth certificate, and Social Security card, the Department shall provide the assistance necessary for such prisoner to apply for and obtain such identification and documents prior to his release or discharge, provided that the Department has or can readily obtain all records and information necessary for their issuance. If the prisoner is unable to obtain a government-issued identification card prior to his release or discharge, the Department shall provide the prisoner with a Department of Corrections Offender Identification form. If the Department receives a government-issued identification card, birth certificate, or Social Security card for a prisoner after his release or discharge, the Department shall forward such identification or document to the prisoner. Unless the prisoner is determined to be indigent pursuant to § 19.2-159, all costs and fees associated with applying for and obtaining any identification or documents pursuant to this section shall be paid by the prisoner.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53.1-31.4 ("(Effective until July 1, 2026) Department of Corrections-issued identification") 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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