Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles

Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-385: Prosecuting attorneys to appear in certain cases

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute requires prosecutors and city/town attorneys to appear in certain contested criminal cases when requested by the judge, if conviction must be reported to the Department. Attorney non-appearance does not invalidate convictions.

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