Virginia § 19.2-331 - When Commonwealth pays witnesses in case of misdemeanor
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-331 — When Commonwealth pays witnesses in case of misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-331. When Commonwealth pays witnesses in case of misdemeanor
Payment shall not be made out of the state treasury to a witness attending for the Commonwealth in any prosecution for a misdemeanor unless it appears that the sum to which the witness is entitled cannot be obtained:
(1) If it be a case wherein there is a prosecutor and the defendant is convicted, by reason of the insolvency of the defendant, or
(2) If it be a case in which there is no prosecutor, by reason of the acquittal or insolvency of the defendant or other cause.
Code 1950, § 19.1-314; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-331
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-331 cover?
Section 19.2-331 ("When Commonwealth pays witnesses in case of misdemeanor") 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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