Va. Code § 46.2-940

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 46.2-940 - When arresting officer shall take person before issuing authority

If any person is (i) believed by the arresting officer to have committed a felony or (ii) believed by the arresting officer to be likely to disregard a summons issued under § 46.2-936, the arresting officer shall promptly take him before a magistrate or other issuing authority having jurisdiction and proceed in accordance with the provisions of § 19.2-82. The magistrate or other authority may issue either a summons or warrant as he shall determine proper.

Va. Code § 46.2-940

Code 1950, § 46-194; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-179; 1966, c. 639; 1972, c. 474; 1981, c. 382; 1989, c. 727; 2006, c. 276; 2020, cc. 964, 965; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 338.

Amended by Acts 2021SP1 c. 338,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2021.

Amended by Acts 2020 c. 965, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.

Amended by Acts 2020 c. 964, § 1, eff. 7/1/2020.