Virginia § 19.2-183.1 - Joint preliminary hearings
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-183.1 — Joint preliminary hearings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-183.1. Joint preliminary hearings
Upon motion of the attorney for the Commonwealth, preliminary hearings for persons alleged to have participated in contemporaneous and related acts or occurrences or in a series of such acts or occurrences constituting an offense or offenses may be heard jointly if jurisdiction over each person and offense lies in the same court, unless the court finds that such joint preliminary hearing would constitute prejudice to a defendant. Upon such a finding, the court shall order that the preliminary hearing for that defendant be held separately.
1993, cc. 462, 489.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-183.1
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-183.1 cover?
Section 19.2-183.1 ("Joint preliminary hearings") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 19.2-183.1?
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