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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-129 — Power of court to punish for contempt

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Bail, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-129

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-129Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Nothing in this chapter shall interfere with or prevent the exercise by any court of the Commonwealth of its power to punish for contempt, except that a person shall not be sentenced for contempt and under the provisions of § 19.2-128 for the same absence.

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