Every conservator of the peace shall have authority to arrest without a warrant in such instances as are set out in §§ 19.2-19 and 19.2-81. Upon making an arrest without a warrant, the conservator of the peace shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of § 19.2-22 or § 19.2-82 as the case may be.
Code 1950, § 19.1-20; 1960, c. 366; 1968, c. 639; 1972, c. 549; 1975, c. 495.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 2 - Conservators of the Peace and Special Policemen
§ 19.2-12. Who are conservators of the peace
§ 19.2-13.1. Application for special conservator of the peace by locality
§ 19.2-14. Conservators of the peace for fairgrounds and cemeteries; bond required
§ 19.2-15. When conservator appointed under § 19.2-13 need not be a citizen
§ 19.2-18. Powers and duties generally
§ 19.2-19. Recognizance to keep the peace; when required
§ 19.2-20. Same; complaint and issuance of warrant therefor
§ 19.2-21. Same; procedure when accused appears
§ 19.2-22. Same; arrest without a warrant
§ 19.2-23. Payment of fees or mileage allowances into county or city treasury
§ 19.2-24. When appeal may be taken; witnesses recognized; bail