In addition to the power and authority conferred by this chapter on courts not of record having criminal jurisdiction, each such court shall have power to conduct preliminary examinations of persons charged with crime within its jurisdiction in the manner prescribed in Chapter 7 (§ 19.2-71 et seq.) of Title 19.2.
1956, c. 555; 1960, c. 362.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 16.1 - Courts Not of Record
Chapter 7 - Jurisdiction and Procedure in Criminal Matters
§ 16.1-123.1. Criminal and traffic jurisdiction of general district courts
§ 16.1-126. Certain courts of record may try misdemeanors; procedure
§ 16.1-127. Courts may conduct preliminary examinations
§ 16.1-128. Exception when jurisdiction in State Corporation Commission
§ 16.1-129. Offenses tried on warrants, or as provided in Chapter 7 of Title 19.2
§ 16.1-129.2. Procedure when warrant defective
§ 16.1-131. Subpoenas duces tecum and recognizances of witnesses; applicable provisions
§ 16.1-131.1. Procedure when constitutionality of a statute is challenged in a court not of record
§ 16.1-133. Withdrawal of appeal
§ 16.1-133.1. Reopening case after conviction
§ 16.1-134. Appeal by Commonwealth in revenue cases
§ 16.1-135. Bail and recognizance; papers filed with circuit court