Virginia § 19.2-19 - Recognizance to keep the peace; when required
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-19 — Recognizance to keep the peace; when required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-19. Recognizance to keep the peace; when required
If any person threatens to kill or injure another or to commit violence or injury against his person or property, or to unlawfully trespass upon his property, he shall be required to give a recognizance to keep the peace for such period not to exceed one year as the court hearing the complaint may determine.
Code 1950, §§ 19.1-26, 19.1-27; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495; 1978, c. 500.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-19
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-19 cover?
Section 19.2-19 ("Recognizance to keep the peace; when required") 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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