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1996 SESSION


CHAPTER 807
An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-150.1, relating to contributions by persons on parole.
[S 355]
Approved April 7, 1996

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 4 of Title 53.1 a section numbered 53.1-150.1 as follows:

§ 53.1-150.1. Contribution by persons on parole.

Any person who is granted parole and who is required to receive substance abuse treatment as a condition of parole shall contribute towards the cost of such treatment based upon his ability to pay, as established pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Board of Corrections. The regulations shall provide that (i) any fees collected for such treatment shall be paid directly to the service provider and (ii) any person may be exempt from the payment of such fees on the grounds of unreasonable hardship.