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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.5 — Legal services to public defenders and/or assistant public defenders

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 4: Public Defenders, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.5

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.5Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

At the request of a public defender, the Attorney General shall provide legal services to such attorney, his assistants, or members of his staff in any proceeding brought against him, his assistants, or staff for money damages, when the cause of action allegedly arises out of the duties of his office. Any costs chargeable against the defendant or defendants in any such case shall be paid by the Commonwealth from the appropriation for the payment of criminal charges.

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