Virginia § 16.1-132 - Right of appeal
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-132 — Right of appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-132. Right of appeal
Any person convicted in a district court of an offense not felonious shall have the right, at any time within ten days from such conviction, and whether or not such conviction was upon a plea of guilty, to appeal to the circuit court. There shall also be an appeal of right from any order or judgment of a district court forfeiting any recognizance or revoking any suspension of sentence.
1956, c. 555.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-132
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-132 cover?
Section 16.1-132 ("Right of appeal") 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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