Code of Virginia
Chapter 4 - The Court of Appeals
§ 17.1-404. Original jurisdiction in matters of contempt and injunctions, writs of mandamus, prohibition and habeas corpus

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

Code of Virginia

Title 17.1 - Courts of Record

Chapter 4 - The Court of Appeals

§ 17.1-400. Creation and organization; election and terms of judges; oath; vacancies; qualifications; incompatible activities prohibited; chief judge

§ 17.1-401. Senior judge

§ 17.1-402. Sessions; panels; quorum; presiding judges; hearings en banc

§ 17.1-403. Rules of practice, procedure, and internal processes; promulgation by Supreme Court; amendments; summary disposition of appeals

§ 17.1-404. Original jurisdiction in matters of contempt and injunctions, writs of mandamus, prohibition and habeas corpus

§ 17.1-405. Appellate jurisdiction - Administrative agency, Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, and civil matter appeals

§ 17.1-406. Appeals in criminal matters; cases over which Court of Appeals does not have jurisdiction

§ 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

§ 17.1-412. Affirmance, reversal, or modification of judgment; petition for appeal to Supreme Court upon award of new trial

§ 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

§ 17.1-417. Support staff

§ 17.1-418. Fees charged by Clerk of the Court of Appeals