The special court may, in its discretion, direct any appropriate state agency, in addition to the Commission on Local Government, to gather and present evidence, including statistical data and exhibits, for the court, subject to the usual rules of evidence. The court shall determine the actual expense of preparing such evidence and shall tax such expense as costs in the case; the costs shall be paid by the clerk into the general fund of the state treasury, and credited to the agency furnishing the evidence.
1979, c. 85, § 15.1-977.10; 1997, c. 587.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 39 - Transition of Counties to Cities
§ 15.2-3900. Transition authorized
§ 15.2-3901. Ordinance petitioning court to declare eligibility
§ 15.2-3902. Moratorium on annexation suits pending transition to city
§ 15.2-3903. Notice of motion; service and publication; answer
§ 15.2-3905. Time limit for intervenors; publication of order
§ 15.2-3906. Pretrial conference; matters considered
§ 15.2-3907. Hearing and decision by court
§ 15.2-3908. Assistance of state agencies
§ 15.2-3910. Charter commission; appointment; compensation
§ 15.2-3911. Charter provisions generally
§ 15.2-3912. Optional charter provisions
§ 15.2-3914. Rejection or adoption of charter at election
§ 15.2-3915. Transition of county to independent city requires no action of town council
§ 15.2-3917. Certain cities not affected by chapter
§ 15.2-3918. Optional status of streets
§ 15.2-3919. Legislative, etc., district and judicial circuit not affected