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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-185 — Testimony may be reduced to writing and subscribed

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Part of Chapter 12: Preliminary Hearing, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-185

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-185Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

When the judge deems it proper the testimony of the witnesses may be reduced to writing, and, if required by him, shall be signed by them respectively. The judge of the court of record to which the case may be or has been certified may order the testimony of the witnesses at the preliminary hearing to be reduced to writing.

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