Virginia § 8.01-564 - Procedure when codefendant fails to appear
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-564 — Procedure when codefendant fails to appear, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-564. Procedure when codefendant fails to appear
If the attachment be served on a defendant who the petition alleges is indebted to, or has in his possession effects of, the principal defendant, and he fail to appear, the court may either compel him to appear, or hear proof of any debt owing by him, or of effects in his hands belonging to a principal defendant in such attachment, and make such orders in relation thereto as if what is so proved had appeared on his examination.
Code 1950, § 8-552; 1977, c. 617.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-564
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-564 cover?
Section 8.01-564 ("Procedure when codefendant fails to appear") 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 § 8.01-564?
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