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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-127 — Conditions of release of material witness

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Bail, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-127

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-127Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

If it appears by affidavit that the testimony of a person is material in any criminal proceeding, and it reasonably appears that it will be impossible to secure his presence by a subpoena, a judge shall inquire into the conditions of his release pursuant to this article.

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