Effective January 1, 1974, the office of issuing justice as provided for in Chapter 2 (§ 39.1-20 et seq.) of Title 39.1 having been abolished, nevertheless, any such special justice of the peace in office December 31, 1973, and elected by the town council for a specific term to expire after that date, may continue in office for the remainder of that term. If he continues in office as provided herein, such justice shall exercise the same powers, perform the same duties, and receive such compensation as he was receiving as of December 31, 1973.
Code 1950, § 19.1-379; 1973, c. 545; 1975, c. 495.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
§ 19.2-26. Repeal of inconsistent statutes, municipal charters, etc.
§ 19.2-27. Effect of repeal of Title 39.1 on prior acts, offenses, etc.
§ 19.2-28. Certain notices, recognizances and processes validated
§ 19.2-29. References to former sections, articles and chapters in Title 39.1
§ 19.2-31. Abolition of office of issuing justice
§ 19.2-32. References to justices of the peace
§ 19.2-33. Office of magistrate
§ 19.2-34. Number of magistrates
§ 19.2-35. Appointment; supervision generally
§ 19.2-37. Magistrates; eligibility for appointment; restrictions on activities
§ 19.2-38. Probationary period; compensation and benefits; vacancies; revocation of appointment
§ 19.2-38.1. Training standards; training prerequisite to reappointment; waiver
§ 19.2-43. Duty of Executive Secretary of Supreme Court
§ 19.2-44. Territorial jurisdiction
§ 19.2-46.1. Salaries to be fixed by the Executive Secretary; limitations; mileage allowance
§ 19.2-46.2. Full-time magistrates; certification for retirement coverage
§ 19.2-47. Magistrate not to receive claims or evidence of debt for collection