Va. Code § 18.2-458

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 18.2-458 - Power of judge of district court to punish for contempt

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.

Va. Code § 18.2-458

Code 1950, § 18.1-293; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1999, c. 626.

Amended by Acts 1999, § c. 626.

Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 358.