Virginia § 19.2-103 - Discharge, recommitment or renewal of bail
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-103 — Discharge, recommitment or renewal of bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-103. Discharge, recommitment or renewal of bail
If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the Governor by the expiration of the time specified in the warrant or bond, any judge in this Commonwealth may discharge him or may recommit him for a further period not to exceed sixty days, or such judge may again take bail for his appearance and surrender, as provided in the preceding section, but within a period not to exceed sixty days after the date of such new bond.
Code 1950, § 19.1-67; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-103
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-103 cover?
Section 19.2-103 ("Discharge, recommitment or renewal of bail") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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