Virginia § 28.2-105 - Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 28.2-105 — Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.2-105. Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation
If any Commission employee is prosecuted on any criminal charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Commissioner may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend the employee. The compensation for special counsel shall, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of the Commission.
1980, c. 255, § 28.1-12.1; 1992, c. 836.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 28.2-105 ("Legal representation for employees in criminal prosecution; compensation") 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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