Process

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This is Article 4 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Process.” It is part of Chapter 14 “Presentments, Indictments and Informations”, which is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 7 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 7 sections.

§ 19.2-232	What process to be awarded against accused on indictment, etc
§ 19.2-233	How awarded, directed, returnable and executed
§ 19.2-234	Procedure when person arrested under capias
§ 19.2-235	Clerks to mail process to officers in other counties, etc
§ 19.2-236	Where process of arrest may be executed
§ 19.2-237	Process on indictment or presentment for misdemeanor
§ 19.2-238	Summons against corporation; proceedings; expense of publication