Virginia § 19.2-219 When capias need not be issued; summons; judgment

Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-219 — When capias need not be issued; summons; judgment

Virginia § 19.2-219

Title 19.2CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 14PRESENTMENTS, INDICTMENTS AND INFORMATIONS

Art. 1NECESSITY FOR INDICTMENT, ETC

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-219 (2026).

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No capias need be issued on a presentment or indictment of an offense for which there is no punishment but a fine or forfeiture, limited to an amount not exceeding twenty dollars; but a summons to answer such presentment or indictment may be issued against the accused; and if it be served ten days before the return day thereof, and he does not appear, judgment may be rendered against him for the penalty. If he appear, the court may, unless he demand a jury, hear and determine the matter and give judgment thereon.

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No capias need be issued on a presentment or indictment of an offense for which there is no punishment but a fine or forfeiture, limited to an amount not exceeding twenty dollars; but a summons to answer such presentment or indictment may be issued against the accused; and if it be served ten days before the return day thereof, and he does not appear, judgment may be rendered against him for the penalty. If he appear, the court may, unless he demand a jury, hear and determine the matter and give judgment thereon.