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Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-95.2 (2026)

Jail authority

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The governing bodies of two or more counties, cities, or towns or a combination thereof may by concurrent ordinances or resolutions or by agreement, create a jail authority. Such authority shall be subject to all rights, privileges, and obligations contained in Chapter 3 (§ 53.1-68 et seq.) of this title.

1990, c. 837; 1992, c. 421.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2001–2023 · leading case: Short Pump Town Ctr. Cmty. Dev. Auth. v. Hahn, 554 S.E.2d 441 (Va. 2001).
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Short Pump Town Ctr. Cmty. Dev. Auth. v. Hahn, 554 S.E.2d 441 (Va. 2001). · cites it 2× “11 In addition to community development authorities, other authorities not denominated as a “political subdivision” or as a “body politic and corporate” include jail authorities, Code §§ 53.1-95.2 through -95.24, and, effective July 1, 2002, the Northern Virginia Transportation…”
Green v. Lilly (W.D. Va. 2023). · cites it 6× “” Va. Code § 53.1-95.2. The General Assembly states that each regional authority “shall be deemed to be an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the public safety and welfare.”
Davis v. Lilly (W.D. Va. 2023). · cites it 6× “” Va. Code § 53.1-95.2. The General Assembly states that each regional authority “shall be deemed to be an instrumentality exercising public and essential governmental functions to provide for the public safety and welfare.”
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