Virginia § 19.2-219 - When capias need not be issued; summons; judgment
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§ 19.2-219. When capias need not be issued; summons; judgment
No capias need be issued on a presentment or indictment of an offense for which there is no punishment but a fine or forfeiture, limited to an amount not exceeding twenty dollars; but a summons to answer such presentment or indictment may be issued against the accused; and if it be served ten days before the return day thereof, and he does not appear, judgment may be rendered against him for the penalty. If he appear, the court may, unless he demand a jury, hear and determine the matter and give judgment thereon.
Code 1950, § 19.1-164; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-219 cover?
Section 19.2-219 ("When capias need not be issued; summons; judgment") 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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