Virginia law allows courts to confine individuals convicted of certain prostitution-related offenses in city or county farms or hospitals if available. This provides an alternative to traditional detention, at the court's discretion. Note that Section 18.2-351 has been repealed and is no longer in effect.
Virginia law allows courts to confine convicted prostitutes in local farms or hospitals if available, at the court's discretion.
Confinement in farms or hospitals is available for those convicted of violations of specific sections, such as § 18.2-346 and certain misdemeanors under §§ 18.2-347 to 18.2-349.
Yes, Section 18.2-351 has been repealed as of 2004, and the current law primarily addresses confinement options under other sections.
Yes, if a city or county farm or hospital is available, the court may, at its discretion, order confinement in such facility.