A. In any proceeding for commitment under this title, the judge before whom or upon whose order the proceeding is being held shall ascertain if the person whose commitment is sought is represented by counsel. If the person is not represented by counsel, the judge shall appoint an attorney at law to represent him in the proceeding. The attorney shall receive a fee of $150 for his services, to be paid by the Commonwealth.
B. Any attorney representing any person in any proceeding for commitment under this title shall, prior to such proceeding, personally consult with such person.
Code 1950, § 19.1-239.1; 1966, c. 715; 1975, c. 495; 1991, c. 427; 2016, c. 474.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 11 - Proceedings on Question of Insanity
§ 19.2-167. Accused not to be tried while insane or feebleminded
§ 19.2-168.1. Evaluation on motion of the Commonwealth after notice
§ 19.2-169.2. (Effective until July 1, 2023) Disposition when defendant found incompetent
§ 19.2-169.2. (Effective July 1, 2023) Disposition when defendant found incompetent
§ 19.2-169.4. Litigating certain issues when the defendant is incompetent
§ 19.2-169.5. Evaluation of sanity at the time of the offense; disclosure of evaluation results
§ 19.2-169.7. Disclosure by defendant during evaluation or treatment; use at guilt phase of trial
§ 19.2-169.8. Orders for evaluation or treatment; duties of clerk; copies
§ 19.2-174.1. Information required prior to admission to a mental health facility
§ 19.2-175. Compensation of experts
§ 19.2-178. Where prisoner kept when no vacancy in facility or hospital
§ 19.2-180. Sentence or trial of prisoner when restored to sanity
§ 19.2-182. Representation by counsel in proceeding for commitment