Bill Text: VA HB1161 | 2010 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Jailer issued identification; allows sheriffs to issue special identification card to prisoners.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0856) [HB1161 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2010-HB1161-Chaptered.html
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 53.1-116.1:02 as follows: §53.1-116.1:02. Jailer issued identification. Prior to the release or discharge of any prisoner, if the prisoner does not already possess a government-issued identification card, the sheriff, jail superintendent, or other jail administrator may issue that prisoner a special identification card to be given to the prisoner upon his release. The sheriff, jail superintendent, or other jail administrator may establish a procedure for securing such identification through the Department of Motor Vehicles. All costs and fees associated with obtaining such special identification card shall be paid by the prisoner. |