There shall be in the executive department a Department of Corrections responsible to the Governor. The Department shall be under the supervision and management of the Director.
Code 1950, § 53-19.5; 1974, cc. 44, 45; 1982, c. 636; 2020, c. 759.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 53.1 - Prisons and Other Methods of Correction
Chapter 1 - Administration Generally
§ 53.1-1.01. Certified mail; subsequent mail or notices may be sent by regular mail
§ 53.1-1.1. Telephone systems within correctional facilities
§ 53.1-1.2. Visitation policies
§ 53.1-2. Appointment of members; qualifications; terms and vacancies
§ 53.1-3. Persons ineligible for appointment
§ 53.1-4. Meetings; quorum; officers; main office
§ 53.1-5. Powers and duties of Board
§ 53.1-5.2. Compilation of certain data for redistricting purposes
§ 53.1-6. Board may administer oaths, conduct hearings, and issue subpoenas
§ 53.1-6.1. Executive director; staff; compensation
§ 53.1-8. Department of Corrections
§ 53.1-9. Appointment of Director; term
§ 53.1-10. Powers and duties of Director
§ 53.1-12. Divisions of Department; division heads
§ 53.1-13. Bonds of agents and employees
§ 53.1-17. Defense of Department of Corrections employees
§ 53.1-17.1. Continuous quality improvement committee; report