Virginia § 46.2-220 Special counsel for defense of law-enforcement officers

Virginia Statutes

§ 46.2-220 — Special counsel for defense of law-enforcement officers

Virginia § 46.2-220

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 46.2MOTOR VEHICLES

Subtitle IGENERAL PROVISIONS; DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 2DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Art. 1POWERS AND DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT, GENERALLY

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Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-220 (2026).

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If any law-enforcement officer appointed by the Commissioner is arrested, indicted, or prosecuted on any charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Commissioner may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend him. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section shall, subject to approval of the Attorney General, be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of the Department.

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If any law-enforcement officer appointed by the Commissioner is arrested, indicted, or prosecuted on any charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Commissioner may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend him. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section shall, subject to approval of the Attorney General, be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of the Department.