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HB218: Jail farm board or regional jail authority; allows state to partner with city to establish.
Chief Patron
Del.
Dwight Jones (D-70)
Dwight Jones
(D-70)
Richmond, VA
Served: 1994–
Progress
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Regional jails. Allows the state to partner with a city to establish, maintain, and operate a regional jail in the same manner as a local governing body. The State Board of Corrections would serve as the participating board or authority with the addition of the city's sheriff and one other local representative. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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