Virginia law allows for the temporary disqualification or disability of the attorney for the Commonwealth, enabling the appointment of a substitute attorney. The court can appoint an attorney from another jurisdiction if the current attorney is unable to perform their duties due to conflict of interest, illness, or other temporary reasons. The appointed attorney or assistant will perform the same duties and be compensated accordingly.
The attorney can be disqualified if there is a conflict of interest, or if they are unable to perform their duties due to sickness, disability, or other temporary reasons.
The circuit court judge appoints a substitute attorney from another jurisdiction, with the consent of the current attorney or assistant.
No, the appointed substitute attorney is not authorized to engage in private practice for the case or cases involved.
The substitute attorney's compensation is determined according to Virginia Code § 19.2-332.