Virginia § 53.1-98 - Authority of superintendent and guards
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 53.1-98 — Authority of superintendent and guards, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.1-98. Authority of superintendent and guards
The superintendent shall have and exercise the same control and authority over the prisoners committed or transferred to such farm as the sheriffs of the Commonwealth have by law over the prisoners committed or transferred to their jails.
During the term of their appointment the superintendent and guards are hereby invested with the powers and authority of a conservator of the peace (i) within the limits of such farm and within one mile thereof, whether such farm is situated within or beyond the limits of the political subdivision establishing and maintaining the same, and (ii) in conveying prisoners to and from such farm.
Code 1950, § 53-198; 1970, c. 648; 1982, c. 636.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53.1-98 ("Authority of superintendent and guards") 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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