Crimes by Prisoners
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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Crimes by Prisoners.” It is part of Chapter 7 “Crimes and Criminal Proceedings Involving Prisoners”, which is part of Title 53.1 “Prisons and Other Methods of Correction”. It contains 3 laws.
It’s comprised of the following 3 sections.
| § 53.1-203 | Felonies by prisoners; penalties |
| § 53.1-204 | If prisoner commits any other felony, how punished |
| § 53.1-205 | Jurisdiction for trial of prisoners; nature of proceedings |