Virginia § 20-22 - Attorney for the Commonwealth to ascertain before circuit court name of minister failing to return certificates
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-22 — Attorney for the Commonwealth to ascertain before circuit court name of minister failing to return certificates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-22. Attorney for the Commonwealth to ascertain before circuit court name of minister failing to return certificates
It shall be the duty of the attorney for the Commonwealth for each county and city, upon the receipt from the clerk of the list required by § 20-21, to have such person or persons as he may think proper summoned before the circuit court of his county or city to ascertain the name of the minister or other person celebrating such marriage and failing to return the license and certificates to the clerk as required by § 32.1-267.
Code 1919, § 5074; 1928, p. 314; 1938, p. 151; 1979, c. 502.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-22
What does Code of Virginia § 20-22 cover?
Section 20-22 ("Attorney for the Commonwealth to ascertain before circuit court name of minister failing to return certificates") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 20-22?
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