There shall be appointed as many magistrates as are necessary for the effective administration of justice. The positions of all employees of the magistrate system shall be authorized by the Committee on District Courts established pursuant to § 16.1-69.33.
Code 1950, § 19.1-382; 1973, c. 545; 1974, c. 484; 1975, c. 495; 1976, c. 138; 1977, c. 198; 1981, c. 4; 1992, c. 55; 2008, cc. 551, 691.
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