Virginia § 16.1-69.11:1 - Acting chief judge
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-69.11:1 — Acting chief judge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-69.11:1. Acting chief judge
If the chief judge of a district court is unable to perform the duties required by law, the chief judge shall notify the other judges of such district court, or if the chief judge is unable to notify the other judges, the judge longest in continuous service who is available shall provide such notice, and the judge longest in continuous service who is available shall be the acting chief judge, and perform such duties during the chief judge's absence. If two or more judges of such district court have served for the same period, the judge most senior in years shall be the acting chief judge. Upon assuming such duties, the acting chief judge shall immediately notify the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court and the other judges of such district court.
When the chief judge is able to resume the duties of chief judge, the chief judge shall immediately notify the Executive Secretary and the other judges of such district court, and thereupon shall resume such duties.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-69.11:1
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-69.11:1 cover?
Section 16.1-69.11:1 ("Acting chief 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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