Virginia § 19.2-76.2 - Mailing of summons in certain cases
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 19.2-76.2 — Mailing of summons in certain cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19.2-76.2. Mailing of summons in certain cases
Notwithstanding the provisions of § 19.2-76, whenever a summons for a violation of a county, city or town parking ordinance is served in any county, city or town it may be executed by mailing by first-class mail a copy thereof to the address of the owner of the vehicle as shown on the records of the Department of Motor Vehicles. In addition, whenever a summons for a violation of a county, city or town trash ordinance punishable as a misdemeanor under § 15.2-901 is served in any county, city or town, it may be executed by mailing a copy by first-class mail to the person who occupies the subject premises. If the person fail to appear on the date of return set out in the summons mailed pursuant to this section, the summons shall be executed in the manner set out in § 19.2-76.3 of this Code.
No proceedings for contempt or arrest of a person summoned by mailing shall be instituted for his failure to appear on the return date of the summons.
1977, c. 233; 1978, c. 781; 1983, c. 254; 1984, c. 119.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 19.2-76.2
What does Code of Virginia § 19.2-76.2 cover?
Section 19.2-76.2 ("Mailing of summons in certain 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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