Virginia § 16.1-126 - Certain courts of record may try misdemeanors; procedure
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§ 16.1-126. Certain courts of record may try misdemeanors; procedure
Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, the circuit court of any county or city having criminal jurisdiction, shall have jurisdiction to try any person for any misdemeanor for which a presentment or indictment is brought in or for which an information is filed; or such court may certify the presentment, indictment or information for trial to the court not of record which would otherwise have jurisdiction of the offense; in which event the presentment, indictment or information shall be in lieu of any warrant, petition or other pleading which might otherwise be required by law.
1956, c. 555.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-126 cover?
Section 16.1-126 ("Certain courts of record may try misdemeanors; procedure") 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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