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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-32 — References to justices of the peace

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 2: Abolition of Justice of the Peace System, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-32

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-32Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

References in law to justices of the peace shall be deemed to apply to magistrates unless the provisions of Chapter 3 (§ 19.2-26 et seq.) of this title shall render such reference inapplicable.

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