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Code · Virginia · Title 53.1 · Chapter 2

Code of Virginia § 53.1-35.1. Electronic visitation and messaging with inmates.

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The Director is authorized to prescribe reasonable rules regarding electronic visitation systems or electronic messaging systems, including Voice-over-Internet Protocol technology and web-based communication systems, for communication between prisoners and third parties and collection of a fee for the system utilized. Any state correctional facility that utilizes such systems shall establish such systems using the lowest available rates. Any state correctional facility that utilizes such systems shall establish such system allowing for the security needs of the facility. Any state correctional facility that utilizes such system
(i)shall not prohibit in-person visitation and
(ii)shall not receive any commission for installation or operation of the system. The Department may temporarily limit the use of this system during periods of heightened security or emergencies.
This section does not apply to telephonic communication systems or to electronic video and audio communication systems used in judicial proceedings.
2018, c. 66 ; 2024, c. 455 .
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