A magistrate shall be authorized to exercise the powers conferred on magistrates by this title only in the magisterial region or regions for which he is appointed, except that a magistrate may issue search warrants in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (§ 19.2-52 et seq.) throughout the Commonwealth. A magistrate may exercise all powers conferred on magistrates by this title throughout the Commonwealth when so authorized by the Executive Secretary upon a determination that such assistance is necessary.
Code 1950, § 19.1-393; 1973, c. 545; 1974, c. 484; 1975, c. 495; 1976, c. 138; 1995, c. 551; 2008, cc. 551, 691; 2014, cc. 305, 310.
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