In addition to the jurisdiction conferred on the Supreme Court by Article VI, Section 1 and Section 10 of the Constitution of Virginia, to conduct hearings and impose sanctions upon the filing by the Commission of complaints against justices of the Supreme Court, judges of other courts of record, and members of the State Corporation Commission, the Supreme Court by virtue of this chapter shall have the same jurisdiction, to be exercised in the same manner, upon the filing by the Commission of complaints against all other judges as defined in this chapter.
1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.2; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission
§ 17.1-900. Definitions and application of chapter
§ 17.1-901. Commission created; membership and terms of office
§ 17.1-902. Powers and duties of Commission generally
§ 17.1-903. Officers and employees; experts and reporters; witnesses; legal counsel
§ 17.1-904. Compensation and expenses
§ 17.1-906. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
§ 17.1-907. Oaths; inspection of books and records; subpoenas
§ 17.1-909. Order compelling witness to attend and testify
§ 17.1-911. Suspension of judge
§ 17.1-912. Physical or mental examination
§ 17.1-913. Confidentiality of papers and proceedings
§ 17.1-915. Witness fees; mileage; exception