Virginia § 46.2-385 - Prosecuting attorneys to appear in certain cases
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-385 — Prosecuting attorneys to appear in certain cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-385. Prosecuting attorneys to appear in certain cases
If requested by the judge trying the case, attorneys for the Commonwealth and all city and town attorneys whose general duties include the prosecution of offenses which are reportable by the courts to the Department under § 46.2-383, shall appear on behalf of the Commonwealth or the locality in any contested criminal case wherein a resulting conviction is required to be reported to the Department under § 46.2-383.
The failure of the attorney to appear shall, in no case, affect the validity of any conviction.
1968, c. 640, § 46.1-413.2; 1989, c. 727.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-385 cover?
Section 46.2-385 ("Prosecuting attorneys to appear in certain cases") 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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