Virginia Statutes
§ 17.1-109 — Judges pro tempore
Virginia § 17.1-109
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-109 (2026).
Text
Any cause pending in a circuit court, when the judge of the court is disqualified or unable for any reason to try the same, may be tried by a judge pro tempore who shall be a citizen of this Commonwealth and shall be licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth.
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Legislative History
Code 1919, § 5899, § 17-8; 1996, c. 616; 1998, c. 872.
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