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Persons with mental illness not to be confined in cells with criminals

Va. Code Ann. § 37.2-832, under Chapter 8. Emergency Custody and Voluntary and Involuntary Civil Admissions..

Va. Code Ann. § 37.2-832

In no case shall any sheriff or jailer confine any person with mental illness in a cell or room with prisoners charged with or convicted of crimes.