Virginia § 15.2-1640 - Renting rooms in courthouse
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-1640 — Renting rooms in courthouse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-1640. Renting rooms in courthouse
With the approval of the judge of the circuit court for the county or for the city, any vacant rooms in the courthouse, after furnishing offices to the officers listed in § 15.2-1639, may be rented for a term of not exceeding one year to other persons for office purposes, and any public room or hall in the building may be hired for compensation for the purpose of giving public entertainments. All moneys received by the counties or cities under this section, shall constitute a fund to maintain and care for such building.
Code 1950, § 15-690; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-259; 1997, c. 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 15.2-1640
What does Code of Virginia § 15.2-1640 cover?
Section 15.2-1640 ("Renting rooms in courthouse") 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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