This law requires local pretrial services officers in Virginia to take an official oath before performing their duties. It also authorizes these officers to seek a capias for individuals who fail to comply with release conditions or pretrial supervision, or who may attempt to evade prosecution. The law ensures proper oath-taking procedures and grants officers the authority to request arrest warrants when necessary.
All pretrial services officers employed by local agencies in Virginia must take an oath of office before performing their duties, as prescribed by law.
Yes, officers are authorized to seek capiases from judicial officers for individuals who fail to comply with release conditions or are likely to flee.
The oath must be taken before a general district or circuit court judge in any Virginia county or city that has established pretrial services.
Officers can seek a capias if a person fails to comply with conditions of release or pretrial supervision, or if there is reason to believe they will leave or have left the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution.