Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 46.2, Motor Vehicles

Va. Code (Motor Vehicles) § 46.2-940: When arresting officer shall take person before issuing authority

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes a procedural requirement that arresting officers must promptly bring arrested persons before a magistrate or issuing authority in certain circumstances, such as when a felony is suspected or when the person may disregard a summons.

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