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It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. 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If he appear, the <span class=\"dictionary\">court<\/span> may, unless he demand a <span class=\"dictionary\">jury<\/span>, hear and determine the matter and give <span class=\"dictionary\">judgment<\/span> thereon.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":"                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nWHEN CAPIAS NEED NOT BE ISSUED; SUMMONS; JUDGMENT (\u00a7 19.2-219)\n\nNo capias need be issued on a presentment or indictment of an offense for which\nthere is no punishment but a fine or forfeiture, limited to an amount not\nexceeding twenty dollars; but a summons to answer such presentment or indictment\nmay be issued against the accused; and if it be served ten days before the\nreturn day thereof, and he does not appear, judgment may be rendered against him\nfor the penalty. If he appear, the court may, unless he demand a jury, hear and\ndetermine the matter and give judgment thereon.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 19.1-164; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.","edition":{"id":2,"name":"2026","slug":"2026","date_created":"2026-07-16 18:40:23","date_modified":"2026-08-02 15:14:36","current":1,"order_by":2,"last_import":"2026-08-02 12:37:30"}}