Va. Code § 37.2-836

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 37.2-836 - Employees to accompany persons admitted voluntarily to facilities

When application is made to the director of a facility for admission pursuant to § 37.2-805, he may send an employee from the facility to accompany the person to the facility. If for any reason it is impracticable for an employee to do so, then the director may appoint some suitable person for the purpose, or may request the sheriff of the county or city in which the person resides to convey him to the facility. The sheriff or other person appointed for the purpose shall receive only his necessary expenses for conveying any person admitted to the facility. Expenses authorized herein shall be paid by the Department.

Va. Code § 37.2-836

Code 1950, § 37-87; 1950, p. 909; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-78; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 155; 1972, c. 639; 1976, c. 671; 1980, c. 582; 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 2005, c.716.

Amended by Acts 1980, c. 582.

Amended by Acts 1976, c. 671.

Amended by Acts 1972, c.639.

Amended by Acts 1971, § Ex. Sess., c. 155.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-78.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 909.