Va. Code § 19.2-44

Current with changes from the 2024 Special Session I, ch. 2

Section 19.2-44 - Territorial jurisdiction

A magistrate shall be authorized to exercise the powers conferred on magistrates by this title only in the magisterial region or regions for which he is appointed, except that a magistrate may issue search warrants in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (§ 19.2-52 et seq.) throughout the Commonwealth. A magistrate may exercise all powers conferred on magistrates by this title throughout the Commonwealth when so authorized by the Executive Secretary upon a determination that such assistance is necessary.

Va. Code § 19.2-44

Code 1950, § 19.1-393; 1973, c. 545; 1974, c. 484; 1975, c. 495; 1976, c. 138; 1995, c. 551; 2008, cc. 551, 691; 2014, cc. 305, 310.

Amended by Acts 2014 c. 310, § 1, eff. 7/1/2014.

Amended by Acts 2014 c. 305, § 1, eff. 7/1/2014.