Virginia law requires the Attorney General to provide legal services to public defenders and their staff in cases where they face lawsuits related to their official duties, with costs covered by the state. Certain sections related to legal services and counsel in capital cases have been repealed. The law emphasizes state support for public defenders in specific legal proceedings.
The Attorney General provides legal services when a public defender faces a lawsuit for money damages arising from their official duties.
No, only in specific cases related to lawsuits arising from their official duties; other support is not mandated by law.
Yes, sections 19.2-163.6 and 19.2-163.7 have been repealed as of 2004 and 2021, respectively.
The costs are paid by the Commonwealth from the appropriation for criminal charges.