Virginia § 19.2-406 - Bail pending pretrial appeal
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-406 — Bail pending pretrial appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-406. Bail pending pretrial appeal
This section applies only to pretrial appeals. Upon a pretrial appeal being taken by the Commonwealth pursuant to § 19.2-398, if the defendant moves the trial court for release on bail, that court shall promptly, but in no event later than three days after the Commonwealth's notice of appeal is filed, hold a hearing to determine the issue of bail. The burden shall be upon the Commonwealth to show good cause why the bail should not be reduced or the accused released on his own recognizance. If it is determined that the accused shall be released on bail, bail shall be set and determined in accordance with Article 1 (§ 19.2-119 et seq.) of Chapter 9 of this title.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-406
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-406 cover?
Section 19.2-406 ("Bail pending pretrial appeal") 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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