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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-239 — Jurisdiction in criminal cases

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: Jurisdiction, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-239

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-239Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

The circuit courts, except where otherwise provided, shall have exclusive original jurisdiction for the trial of all presentments, indictments and informations for offenses committed within their respective circuits.

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