Virginia Code 9.1-508: Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 9.1-508
- Adult: means a person 18 years of age or more. See Virginia Code 1-203
- State correctional facility: means any correctional center or correctional field unit used for the incarceration of adult offenders established and operated by the Department of Corrections. See Virginia Code 9.1-508
- sworn: means "affirm" or "affirmed. See Virginia Code 1-250
“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 confined in any state correctional facility.
“State correctional facility” means any correctional center or correctional field unit used for the incarceration of adult offenders established and operated by the Department of Corrections.