Every offense of which a court not of record is given jurisdiction under this title may be tried upon a warrant; or the judge of such court may, in his discretion, make an examination into the offense and proceed according to the provisions of Chapter 7 (§ 19.2-71 et seq.) of Title 19.2. The word warrant as used in this chapter shall be construed to include a summons or notice requiring a person to appear and answer a charge of having violated any statute, ordinance, or any regulation having the force and effect of law.
1956, c. 555; 1960, c. 373.
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