Virginia § 19.2-257 - Trial without jury in felony cases
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-257 — Trial without jury in felony cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-257. Trial without jury in felony cases
Upon a plea of guilty in a felony case, tendered in person by the accused after being advised by counsel, the court shall hear and determine the case without the intervention of a jury; or if the accused plead not guilty, with his consent after being advised by counsel and the concurrence of the attorney for the Commonwealth and of the court entered of record, the court shall hear and determine the case without the intervention of a jury. In such cases the court shall have and exercise all the powers, privileges and duties given to juries by any statute relating to crimes and punishments.
Code 1950, § 19.1-192; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-257
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-257 cover?
Section 19.2-257 ("Trial without jury in felony cases") 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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