Virginia § 19.2-104 - Forfeiture of bail
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-104 — Forfeiture of bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-104. Forfeiture of bail
If the prisoner is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the conditions of his bond, any judge of a circuit or general district court by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited and order his immediate arrest without warrant if he be within this Commonwealth. Recovery may be had on such bond in the name of the Commonwealth as in the case of other bonds given by the accused in criminal proceedings within this Commonwealth.
Code 1950, § 19.1-68; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-104
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-104 cover?
Section 19.2-104 ("Forfeiture 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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