Va. Code § 37.2-847

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

Section 37.2-847 - Duty of attorney for Commonwealth

In any case to test the legality of the detention of a person pursuant to this article, whether by habeas corpus or otherwise, the attorney for the Commonwealth of the county or city in which the hearing is held shall, on request of the director of the facility or other institution having or claiming custody of the person, represent the Commonwealth in opposition to any such petition, appeal, or procedure for the discharge of the person from custody.

Va. Code § 37.2-847

Code 1950, § 37-125; 1950, p. 916; 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-104.2; 1972, c. 639; 2005, c. 716.

Amended by Acts 2005, c.716.

Amended by Acts 1972, c. 639.

Amended by Acts 1968, c. 477, § 37.1-104.2.

Amended by Acts 1950, § p. 916.