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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-458 — Power of judge of district court to punish for contempt

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 5: Contempt of Court, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-458

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-458Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

A judge of a district court shall have the same power and jurisdiction as a judge of a circuit court to punish summarily for contempt, but in no case shall the fine exceed $250, or the imprisonment exceed ten days, for the same contempt.

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