Virginia legal term
Ancillary matter in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Ancillary matter” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Ancillary matter” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Ancillary matter" means any (i) violation or alleged violation of the terms and conditions of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole; (ii) violation or alleged violation of contempt of court; (iii) charge or conviction for failure to appear; or (iv) appeal from a bail, bond, or recognizance order related to a qualifying offense. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.15)
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