The Court of Appeals shall have authority to punish for contempt. In addition, in such cases over which the court would have appellate jurisdiction, the court shall have original jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition and habeas corpus.
1983, c. 413, § 17-116.04; 1984, c. 701; 1998, c. 872; 2022, c. 307.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 4 - The Court of Appeals
§ 17.1-402. Sessions; panels; quorum; presiding judges; hearings en banc
§ 17.1-407. Procedures on appeal
§ 17.1-408. Time for filing; notice; opening brief; petition
§ 17.1-409. Certification to the Supreme Court
§ 17.1-410. Disposition of appeals; finality of decisions
§ 17.1-411. Review by the Supreme Court
§ 17.1-413. Opinions; reporting, printing and electronic publication
§ 17.1-414. Facilities and supplies
§ 17.1-415. Compensation for judges; expenses
§ 17.1-416. Clerk; seal; deputies and other employees; clerk's fees