Virginia § 29.1-218 Defense of conservation police officer prosecuted on criminal charge

Virginia Statutes

§ 29.1-218 — Defense of conservation police officer prosecuted on criminal charge

Virginia § 29.1-218

Title 29.1Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Boating

Ch. 2CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICERS

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Va. Code Ann. § 29.1-218 (2026).

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If any conservation police officer appointed by the Director is prosecuted on any criminal charge arising out of any act committed in performing his official duties, the Director may employ special counsel approved by the Governor to defend the officer. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section, shall, subject to the approval of the Governor, be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of the Department.

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If any conservation police officer appointed by the Director is prosecuted on any criminal charge arising out of any act committed in performing his official duties, the Director may employ special counsel approved by the Governor to defend the officer. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section, shall, subject to the approval of the Governor, be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of the Department.