Unorganized Militia

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This is Article 8 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Unorganized Militia.” It is part of Chapter 1 “Military Laws of Virginia”, which is part of Title 44 “Military and Emergency Laws”. It contains 6 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 6 sections.

§ 44-85	Regulations and penalties
§ 44-86	When ordered out for service
§ 44-87	Manner of ordering out for service
§ 44-88	Incorporation into the Virginia Defense Force
§ 44-89	Draft of unorganized militia
§ 44-90	Punishment for failure to appear