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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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He shall cause to be summoned such witnesses and shall introduce all such <span class=\"dictionary\">testimony<\/span> as may be necessary and proper to protect the interest of the Commonwealth; and the petitioner may cause to be summoned such witnesses and shall introduce all such <span class=\"dictionary\">testimony<\/span> as may be necessary and proper to protect his interest.<\/p><\/section>","plain_text":"                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nDUTIES OF ATTORNEY FOR COMMONWEALTH UPON FILING OF SUCH PETITION (\u00a7 19.2-365)\n\nThe attorney for the Commonwealth, at or before the hearing of such petition,\nshall file an answer to the same. He shall cause to be summoned such witnesses\nand shall introduce all such testimony as may be necessary and proper to protect\nthe interest of the Commonwealth; and the petitioner may cause to be summoned\nsuch witnesses and shall introduce all such testimony as may be necessary and\nproper to protect his interest.\n\nHISTORY: Code 1950, \u00a7 19.1-354; 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"}}