Virginia Law

Chapter 3.

Magistrates

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• Article 1.
  Transition Provisions
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§ 19.2-26

Repeal of inconsistent statutes, municipal charters, etc.

§ 19.2-27

Effect of repeal of Title 39.1 on prior acts, offenses, etc.

§ 19.2-28

Certain notices, recognizances and processes validated

§ 19.2-29

References to former sections, articles and chapters in Title 39.1

• Article 2.
  Abolition of Justice of the Peace System
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§ 19.2-30

Repealed

§ 19.2-31

Abolition of office of issuing justice

§ 19.2-32

References to justices of the peace

• Article 3.
  The Magistrate System
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§ 19.2-33

Office of magistrate

§ 19.2-34

Number of magistrates

§ 19.2-35

Appointment; supervision generally

§ 19.2-36

Chief magistrates

§ 19.2-37

Magistrates; eligibility for appointment; restrictions on activities

§ 19.2-38

Probationary period; compensation and benefits; vacancies; revocation of appointment

§ 19.2-38.1

Training standards; training prerequisite to reappointment; waiver

§ 19.2-39

Bond

§ 19.2-40

Repealed

• Article 4.
  Supervision
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§ 19.2-41

Repealed

§ 19.2-42

Repealed

§ 19.2-43

Duty of Executive Secretary of Supreme Court

• Article 5.
  Jurisdiction and Powers
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§ 19.2-44

Territorial jurisdiction

§ 19.2-44.1

Repealed

§ 19.2-45

Powers enumerated

• Article 6.
  Compensation and Fees
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§ 19.2-46

Compensation

§ 19.2-46.1

Salaries to be fixed by the Executive Secretary; limitations; mileage allowance

§ 19.2-46.2

Full-time magistrates; certification for retirement coverage

§ 19.2-47

Magistrate not to receive claims or evidence of debt for collection

§ 19.2-47.1

Disposition of funds

§ 19.2-48

Audits

§ 19.2-48.1

Quarters for magistrates