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1994 SESSION


CHAPTER 582
An Act to amend and reenact § 53.1-200 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulations governing good conduct allowance.
[H 1198]
Approved April 9, 1994

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 53.1-200 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 53.1-200. Conditions for good conduct allowance.

Rules and Regulations approved by the Board shall govern the earning of good conduct allowance. The regulations shall require, as a condition for earning the allowance, that a prisoner participate in an appropriate educational, training, work, counseling or substance abuse program or other program intended for his rehabilitation, as provided in § 53.1-32.1. The amount of good conduct allowance to be credited to those persons eligible therefor shall be based upon compliance with written prison rules or regulations; a demonstration of responsibility in the performance of assignments; and a demonstration of a desire for self-improvement.