Virginia § 19.2-275 - Arrest of witness
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-275 — Arrest of witness, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-275. Arrest of witness
If the certificate recommends that the witness be taken into immediate custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state to assure his attendance in the requesting state, such judge may, in lieu of notification of the hearing, direct that such witness be forthwith brought before him for the hearing; and the judge at the hearing being satisfied of the desirability of such custody and delivery, for which determination the certificate shall be prima facie proof of such desirability, may, in lieu of issuing subpoena or summons, order that the witness be forthwith taken into custody and delivered to an officer of the requesting state.
Code 1950, § 19.1-272; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-275
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-275 cover?
Section 19.2-275 ("Arrest of witness") 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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