Virginia § 12.1-27 - Commonwealth to be complainant, etc.; parties entitled to process
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 12.1-27 — Commonwealth to be complainant, etc.; parties entitled to process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12.1-27. Commonwealth to be complainant, etc.; parties entitled to process
In all complaints, proceedings, contests, or controversies by or before the Commission instituted by the Commonwealth or by the Commission of its own motion, the Commonwealth shall be complainant, and the party against whom the complaint is preferred, or the proceeding instituted, shall be the defendant. Any party complainant or defendant in any complaint, proceeding, contest, or controversy shall be entitled to process, to convene parties, compel the attendance of witnesses, or the production of books, papers, and documents in any proceeding or hearing before the Commission.
Code 1950, § 12-52; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 157.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 12.1-27
What does Code of Virginia § 12.1-27 cover?
Section 12.1-27 ("Commonwealth to be complainant, etc.; parties entitled to process") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 12.1-27?
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