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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-209 — Presence of counsel for a witness

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 3: Special Grand Juries, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-209

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-209Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Any witness appearing before a special grand jury shall have the right to have counsel of his own procurement present when he testifies. Such counsel shall have the right to consult with and advise the witness during his examination, but shall not have the right to conduct an examination of his own of the witness.

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