Subject to the provisions of §§ 53.1-203 and 53.1-204, the jurisdiction, proceedings, trial and judgment in a criminal proceeding against a person confined in a state correctional facility shall be as is provided for in other cases of criminal prosecution.
Code 1950, §§ 53-295, 53-300; 1966, c. 430; 1970, c. 593; 1973, c. 59; 1982, c. 636.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction
Chapter 7 - Crimes and Criminal Proceedings Involving Prisoners
§ 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
§ 53.1-206. When prisoner surrendered as witness; certificate