Virginia § 20-73 - Condition of the recognizance
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-73 — Condition of the recognizance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-73. Condition of the recognizance
The condition of the recognizance shall be such that if the defendant shall make his or her personal appearance in court upon such date as may be specified by the court, or whenever, in the meantime, he or she may be ordered so to do, and shall further comply with the terms of such order, or any subsequent modification or amendment thereof, then such recognizance shall be void, otherwise in full force and effect.
Code 1919, § 1939; 1932, p. 466; 1940, p. 477.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-73
What does Code of Virginia § 20-73 cover?
Section 20-73 ("Condition of the recognizance") 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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