Virginia's law section 19.2-132.1 has been repealed. Section 19.2-134 details the procedure for delivering a bail piece to the accused and specifies its required form, ensuring proper documentation when recognizances are entered in criminal cases.
A bail piece is a document issued by the court that confirms the accused's bail arrangement and is delivered to the accused and their sureties.
No, Virginia Code section 19.2-132.1 has been repealed; however, section 19.2-134 detailing the delivery and form of bail pieces remains in effect.
The clerk of the court where the recognizance is filed is responsible for delivering the bail piece to the accused and sureties upon request.
The bail piece must include the name of the person delivering it, the name of the accused, the date, and the year, along with a statement of the bail arrangement.