Virginia § 16.1-348 - Availability of judge
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-348 — Availability of judge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-348. Availability of judge
The chief judge of every juvenile and domestic relations district court shall establish and require that a judge be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, for the purpose of performing the duties established by this article. Such judge shall have the authority to perform the duties established by this article.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-348
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-348 cover?
Section 16.1-348 ("Availability of judge") 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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