Virginia § 16.1-79 - Actions brought on warrant
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-79 — Actions brought on warrant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-79. Actions brought on warrant
A civil action in a general district court may be brought by warrant directed to the sheriff or to any other person authorized to serve process in such county or city, requiring the person against whom the claim is asserted to appear before the court on a certain day, not exceeding 90 days from the date of service thereof, to answer the complaint of the plaintiff set out in the warrant. After the warrant has been issued and delivered for service it shall not be altered, nor any blank filled, except by order of the court.
1956, c. 555; 1991, c. 26; 2025, c. 349.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-79
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-79 cover?
Section 16.1-79 ("Actions brought on warrant") 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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