This law section outlines penalties for offenses committed within juvenile detention facilities and for escapes from jail or custody involving force or violence. Offenses within juvenile facilities are classified as felonies, with severity depending on the specific violation, while escapes by force or violence are also considered Class 6 felonies. The provisions aim to maintain security and accountability within detention settings.
It is unlawful for individuals in juvenile detention centers to commit certain offenses listed in Virginia law, with violations classified as felonies.
Violations are punishable as a Class 6 felony, except for specific violations which are classified as Class 5 felonies.
An escape involves unlawfully leaving jail or custody by force or violence, without setting fire to the facility, and is considered a Class 6 felony.
Escaping custody by force or violence is classified as a Class 6 felony, carrying significant legal consequences.