If any person threatens to kill or injure another or to commit violence or injury against his person or property, or to unlawfully trespass upon his property, he shall be required to give a recognizance to keep the peace for such period not to exceed one year as the court hearing the complaint may determine.
Code 1950, §§ 19.1-26, 19.1-27; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495; 1978, c. 500.
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