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Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNSSubtitle II - POWERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTChapter 15 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL, QUALIFICATION FOR OFFICE, BONDS, DUAL OFFICE HOLDING AND CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICERS
Article 3 - INSURANCE AND LEGAL DEFENSE
Section 15.2-1521 - Providing legal fees and expenses for officer or employee of county, city or town in certain proceedings

Va. Code § 15.2-1521

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Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845
Section 15.2-1521 - Providing legal fees and expenses for officer or employee of county, city or town in certain proceedings

If any officer or employee of any locality is investigated, arrested or indicted or otherwise prosecuted on any criminal charge arising out of any act committed in the discharge of his official duties, and no charges are brought, or the charge is subsequently dismissed, or upon trial he is found not guilty, the governing body of the locality may reimburse the officer or employee for reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred by him in defense of the investigation or charge, the reimbursement to be paid from the treasury of the locality.

Va. Code § 15.2-1521

1984, c. 394, § 15.1-19.2:1; 1997, c. 587.
Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.
Amended by Acts 1984, c. 394, § 15.1-19.2:1.