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1995 SESSION


CHAPTER 551
An Act to amend and reenact § 19.2-44 of the Code of Virginia, relating to magistrates; territorial jurisdiction.
[S 1087]
Approved March 24, 1995

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 19.2-44 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 19.2-44. Territorial jurisdiction.

A magistrate shall exercise the powers conferred by this title only in the judicial district for which he is appointed. However, a magistrate may exercise these powers in a contiguous political subdivision when so authorized by his appointing authority and the chief circuit court judge of the district to which assistance is to be provided.