17 chapters · 250 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-508 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Correctional officer" means a duly sworn non-probationary employee of the Department of Corrections whose normal duties relate to maintaining immediate control, supervision, and custody of prisoners confin…
Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-509 Conduct of investigation; notice of charges
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A. Whenever an investigation focuses on matters that could lead to the dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer for punitive reasons of a correctional officer: 1. Any questioning shall take place at a reasonable time and place, preferably when the correctional officer under i…
Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-510 Hearing; recommendations
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A. Whenever a correctional officer is dismissed, demoted, suspended without pay, or transferred for punitive reasons, he may, within a reasonable amount of time following such action, as set by the agency, request a hearing. If such request is timely made, a hearing shall be held…
Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-511 Immediate suspension
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Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the immediate suspension without pay of any correctional officer whose continued presence in the workplace may be harmful to the correctional officer, other employees, contractors, volunteers, prisoners, or the public; makes it impossible for…