Virginia § 17.1-201 - Appointment of deputies; their duties; how removed, etc
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§ 17.1-201. Appointment of deputies; their duties; how removed, etc
The Supreme Court, or any four of the justices thereof in vacation concurring in the appointment, may appoint one or more deputy clerks, who may discharge any of the official duties of the clerk during their continuance in office. Any deputy clerk may be removed from office by the Court or by any four of the justices thereof in vacation. Any such appointment or removal in vacation shall be in writing and shall be maintained with the records of the Court.
Code 1919, § 3379, § 17-34; 1934, p. 427; 1938, p. 131; 1998, c. 872.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 17.1-201 ("Appointment of deputies; their duties; how removed, etc") 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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