Detention process, temporary; transportation by sheriffs. (HB899)
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Description
Temporary detention process; transportation by sheriffs. Specifies that temporary detention orders shall require the sheriff of the appropriate jurisdiction to execute the order and transport the person subject to the order. However, the order may request the assistance of other law-enforcement agencies if the sheriff is unable to execute the order or provide transportation. Amends § 37.2-810 (“Transportation of person in the temporary detention process.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

