CHAPTER 371

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
87-16.2 providing representation for certain employees in certain cases.

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Approved April 1, 1966

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
37-16.2, as follows:

§ 37-16.2. If any officer, attendant or other employee employed by
and acting under the supervision of the Department of Mental Hygiene
and Hospitals shall be arrested, indicted or otherwise prosecuted on any
charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official
duties, the Commissioner, may with the approval of the Governor
employ special counsel to defend such officer, attendant or other employee.
The compensation for such special counsel shall be paid out of funds
appropriated to the Department of Mental Hygiene and Hospitals.