The court may dismiss the complaint or affirm the judgment, and make what order it sees fit as to the costs. If it award costs against the appellant, the recognizance which he may have given shall stand as security therefor. When there is a failure to prosecute the appeal, such recognizance shall remain in force, although there be no order of affirmance. On any appeal the court may require of the appellant a new recognizance if it see fit.
Any person committed to jail under this chapter may be discharged by the circuit court of the county or city on such terms as it may deem reasonable.
Code 1950, §§ 19.1-24, 19.1-25; 1960, c. 366; 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