Upon request of the clerk of any court, a judge of the court may order a law-enforcement agency to take into its custody or to maintain custody of substantial quantities of any controlled substances, imitation controlled substances, chemicals, marijuana, or paraphernalia used or to be used in a criminal prosecution under Chapter 7 (§ 18.2-247 et seq.) of Title 18.2. The court in its order may make provision for ensuring integrity of these items until further order of the court.
1985, c. 377, § 18.2-253.2; 2004, c. 995; 2011, cc. 384, 410; 2014, cc. 674, 719.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 22.2 - Miscellaneous Forfeiture Provisions
§ 19.2-386.15. Seizure of property used in connection with or derived from terrorism
§ 19.2-386.16. Forfeiture of motor vehicles used in commission of certain crimes
§ 19.2-386.17. Forfeitures for computer crimes
§ 19.2-386.18. Forfeiture of unlawful electronic communication devices
§ 19.2-386.19. Seizure of property used in connection with money laundering
§ 19.2-386.20. Forfeiture of cigarettes sold or attempted to be sold in an unlawful delivery sale
§ 19.2-386.21. Forfeiture of counterfeit and contraband cigarettes
§ 19.2-386.22. Seizure of property used in connection with or derived from illegal drug transactions
§ 19.2-386.23. Disposal of seized controlled substances, marijuana, and paraphernalia
§ 19.2-386.24. Destruction of seized controlled substances or marijuana prior to trial
§ 19.2-386.26. Seizure and forfeiture of drug paraphernalia
§ 19.2-386.27. Forfeiture of firearms carried in violation of Article 6.1 (§ 18.2-307.1 et seq.)
§ 19.2-386.29. Forfeiture of certain weapons used in commission of criminal offense
§ 19.2-386.32. Seizure and forfeiture of property used in connection with the abduction of children
§ 19.2-386.33. Forfeiture of money, etc., derived from violation of §§ 2.2-3103 through 2.2-3112
§ 19.2-386.34. Forfeiture of vehicle used in a felony violation of § 18.2-266
§ 19.2-386.35. Seizure of property used in connection with certain offenses