Virginia § 17.1-118 - Display of flags in courtrooms
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 17.1-118 — Display of flags in courtrooms, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.1-118. Display of flags in courtrooms
There shall be displayed inside each courtroom of a court of record in the cities and counties of the Commonwealth the flag of the United States of America and the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The governing bodies of the respective counties and cities shall make provision for such display and may accept gifts or flags for such purpose.
1954, c. 132, § 17-19.1; 1998, c. 872.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 17.1-118
What does Code of Virginia § 17.1-118 cover?
Section 17.1-118 ("Display of flags in courtrooms") 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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