§ 53.1-71.1. Private construction, operation, etc., of regional jail facility

A. Any regional jail authority constituted pursuant to Article 3.1 (§ 53.1-95.2 et seq.) or 5 (§ 53.1-105 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 53.1 may contract with a private entity for the financing, site selection, acquisition, construction, maintenance, leasing, management, or operation of a regional jail facility. B. Any project authorized pursuant to […]

§ 53.1-71.2. Authority of security employees

Security employees of a regional jail facility contractor shall be allowed to use force and shall exercise their powers and authority only while on the grounds of a regional jail facility under the supervision of the regional jail facility contractor, while transporting inmates, and while pursuing escapees from such facilities until such time that the […]

§ 53.1-71.3. Application of certain criminal laws to contractor-operated facilities

All provisions of law establishing penalties for offenses committed against custodians of inmates or jail guards or officers shall apply mutatis mutandis to offenses committed by or with regard to inmates assigned to facilities or programs for which a regional jail facility contractor is providing correctional services. 1994, c. 715.

§ 53.1-71.4. Powers and duties not delegable to contractor

The regional jail authority issuing the contract shall retain the authority and responsibility for the rules and procedures as they apply to the treatment of prisoners, and no contract for correctional services shall authorize, allow, or imply a delegation of authority or responsibility to a regional jail facility contractor for any of the following: 1. […]

§ 53.1-71.5. Board to promulgate regulations

The Board shall make, adopt and promulgate regulations governing the following aspects of private management and operation of regional jail facilities: 1. Minimum standards for the construction, equipment, administration and operation of the facilities; however, the standards shall be at least as stringent as those established for local correctional facilities; 2. Contingency plans for operation […]

§ 53.1-71.6. State reimbursement to localities

A. Reimbursement to participating localities for the cost of construction shall be made pursuant to Article 3 (§ 53.1-80 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 53.1. B. The manner of state payment to the localities for the care and custody costs at the facility of persons accused or convicted of any offense against the […]