When such person appears, if the judge, on hearing the parties, considers that there is not good cause for the complaint, he shall discharge such person, and may give judgment in his favor against the complainant for his costs. If he considers that there is good cause therefor, he may require a recognizance of the person against whom it is, and give judgment against him for the costs of the prosecution, or any part thereof; and, unless such recognizance be given, he shall commit him to jail by a warrant, stating the sum and time in and for which the recognizance is directed. The person given judgment under this section for costs may issue a writ of fieri facias thereon, if an appeal be not allowed; and proceedings thereupon may be according to §§ 16.1-99 through 16.1-101.
Code 1950, § 19.1-22; 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