Virginia § 20-67 - Jurisdiction
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-67 — Jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-67. Jurisdiction
Proceedings under this chapter shall be had in the juvenile and domestic relations district courts, which shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all cases arising under this chapter, except that any grand jury of any circuit court may indict for desertion and nonsupport in any case wherein the defendant is a fugitive from the Commonwealth, and any defendant so indicted or presented and apprehended may be tried by the court in which the indictment or presentment is found or, in the discretion of the court, referred to the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
1944, p. 212; Michie Suppl. 1946, § 1937c; 1974, c. 464; 1975, c. 644.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-67
What does Code of Virginia § 20-67 cover?
Section 20-67 ("Jurisdiction") 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 § 20-67?
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