Virginia § 36-115 - Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 36-115 — Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-115. Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates
In any matter before it on appeal for hearing and determination, the Review Board, or its designated subordinates, may compel the attendance of all needed witnesses in like manner as a circuit court, save the Review Board shall not have the power of imprisonment. In taking evidence, the chairman or any member of the Review Board, or its designated subordinates, shall have the power to administer oaths to witnesses. Where a designated subordinate of the Review Board presides over hearings on appeals, such subordinate shall submit recommended findings and a decision to the Review Board pursuant to § 2.2-4020.
1972, c. 829; 1977, c. 423; 1996, c. 620.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 36-115
What does Code of Virginia § 36-115 cover?
Section 36-115 ("Subpoenas; witnesses; designation of subordinates") 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 § 36-115?
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