Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-474: Delivery of articles to prisoners or committed person

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Virginia law prohibits delivering or attempting to deliver any article to a prisoner or committed juvenile without permission from the person in charge. Violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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