Va. Code § 19.2-186

Current with changes from the 2024 Special Session I, ch. 2
Section 19.2-186 - When accused to be discharged, tried, committed or bailed by judge

The judge shall discharge the accused if he considers that there is not sufficient cause for charging him with the offense.

If a judge considers that there is sufficient cause only to charge the accused with an offense which the judge has jurisdiction to try, then he shall try the accused for such offense and convict him if he deems him guilty and pass judgment upon him in accordance with law just as if the accused had first been brought before him on a warrant charging him with such offense.

If a judge considers that there is sufficient cause to charge the accused with an offense that he does not have jurisdiction to try then he shall certify the case to the appropriate court having jurisdiction and shall commit the accused to jail or let him to bail pursuant to the provisions of Article 1 (§ 19.2-119 et seq.) of Chapter 9 of this title.

Va. Code § 19.2-186

Code 1950, § 19.1-106; 1960, c. 366; 1968, c. 639; 1973, c. 485; 1975, c. 495; 1999, cc. 829, 846.
Amended by Acts 1999, § cc. 829,846.
Amended by Acts 1975, § c. 495.
Amended by Acts 1973, § c. 485.
Amended by Acts 1968, § c. 639.
Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 366.