Disability of Attorney for Commonwealth

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This is Article 2 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Disability of Attorney for Commonwealth.” It is part of Chapter 10 “Disability of Judge or Attorney for Commonwealth; Court- Appointed Counsel; Interpreters; Transcripts”, which is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 2 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 2 sections.

§ 19.2-155	Disqualification or temporary disability of attorney for Commonwealth; appointment of substitute; powers, duties and compensation of such appointee
§ 19.2-156	Prolonged absence of attorney for Commonwealth