Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 15.2. Counties, Cities and Towns |
SUBTITLE II. Powers of Local Government |
CHAPTER 16. Local Constitutional Officers, Courthouses and Supplies |
ARTICLE 3. Sheriff |
SECTION 15.2-1618. Compensating certain law-enforcement officers disabled in performance of duty |
All counties and cities shall provide for the relief of any sheriff or deputy sheriff who is disabled, totally or partially, by injury or illness as the direct or proximate result of the performance of his duty, including the presumption under § 51.1-813 . Such total disability retirement benefits shall be not less than those provided under the disability retirement provisions of § 51.1-813 of the Virginia Retirement System. 1976, c. 772, § 15.1-75.1; 1997, c. 587. |