Virginia § 8.01-298 - How summons for witness or juror served
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§ 8.01-298. How summons for witness or juror served
In addition to the manner of service on natural persons prescribed in § 8.01-296, a summons for a witness or for a juror may be served:
1. At his or her usual place of business or employment during business hours, by delivering a copy thereof and giving information of its purport to the person found there in charge of such business or place of employment; or
2. In the case of a juror, by mailing a summons to the person being served, at least seven days prior to the day he is summoned to appear.
Code 1950, § 8-58; 1954, c. 366; 1973, c. 439; 1977, c. 617; 1979, c. 444.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8.01-298 ("How summons for witness or juror served") 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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