Virginia § 4.1-626 - Counsel for members, agents, and employees of Board
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 4.1-626 — Counsel for members, agents, and employees of Board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.1-626. Counsel for members, agents, and employees of Board
If any member, agent, or employee of the Board shall be arrested, indicted, or otherwise prosecuted on any charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, the Board chairman may employ special counsel approved by the Attorney General to defend such member, agent, or employee. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to this section, shall, subject to the approval of the Attorney General, be paid in the same manner as other expenses incident to the administration of this subtitle are paid.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 4.1-626
What does Code of Virginia § 4.1-626 cover?
Section 4.1-626 ("Counsel for members, agents, and employees of Board") 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 § 4.1-626?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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