Virginia § 25.1-246 - When sheriff to remove forcible resistance to entry
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 25.1-246 — When sheriff to remove forcible resistance to entry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25.1-246. When sheriff to remove forcible resistance to entry
In any case in which the petitioner may be entitled under the laws of this Commonwealth to enter upon property for purposes of making examinations or surveys as are authorized by law, to enter upon property in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, or to condemn any property, the sheriff, whenever required, shall attend and remove, if necessary, any forcible resistance to any such entry or taking.
Code 1919, § 4386; Code 1950, § 25-44; 1962, c. 426, § 25-46.33; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 155; 2003, c. 940.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 25.1-246
What does Code of Virginia § 25.1-246 cover?
Section 25.1-246 ("When sheriff to remove forcible resistance to entry") 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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