Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.3 — Nolle prosequi; discretion of court upon good cause shown

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 5: Miscellaneous Provisions, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.3

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.3Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Nolle prosequi shall be entered only in the discretion of the court, upon motion of the Commonwealth with good cause therefor shown.

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