Prisoner keep; increases amount locality may charge inmate to defray costs associated therewith. (SB1199)
Introduced By
Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)
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 |
Description
Payment of costs associated with prisoner keep. Increases the per day fee from $1 to $25 charged a jail inmate. Amends § 53.1-131.3 (“Payment of costs associated with prisoners\u2019 keep.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
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