Pursuant to § 17.1-409, the Supreme Court in its discretion may certify an appeal taken pursuant to § 19.2-398, or a cross appeal taken pursuant to § 19.2-401, for expedited review by the Supreme Court before it has been determined by the Court of Appeals. Such certification may be made only when the Supreme Court determines that at least one of the conditions set forth in subsection B of § 17.1-409 exists.
1987, c. 710.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 25 - Appeals by the Commonwealth
§ 19.2-398. When appeal by the Commonwealth allowed
§ 19.2-400. Appeal lies to the Court of Appeals; time for filing notice
§ 19.2-401. Cross appeal; when allowed; time for filing
§ 19.2-402. Petition for appeal; brief in opposition; time for filing
§ 19.2-403. Procedures on petition for pretrial appeal
§ 19.2-404. Procedures on awarded pretrial appeal
§ 19.2-406. Bail pending pretrial appeal
§ 19.2-407. Review by the Supreme Court
§ 19.2-408. Finality of decision of the Court of Appeals in pretrial appeals