Virginia § 19.2-318 - Appeal on writ of error to judgment for contempt
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-318 — Appeal on writ of error to judgment for contempt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-318. Appeal on writ of error to judgment for contempt
From a judgment for any civil contempt of court an appeal may be taken to the Court of Appeals. A writ of error shall lie from the Court of Appeals to a judgment for criminal contempt of court. This section shall also be construed to authorize an appeal from or writ of error to a judgment of a circuit court rendered on appeal from a judgment of a district court for civil or criminal contempt.
Code 1950, § 19.1-283; 1960, c. 366; 1968, c. 639; 1975, c. 495; 1979, c. 649; 1984, c. 703.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-318
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-318 cover?
Section 19.2-318 ("Appeal on writ of error to judgment for contempt") 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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