This law section outlines the procedures for certifying examinations and recognizances in felony cases, including the certification of ancillary misdemeanors and rules for privately retained counsel to withdraw. It specifies deadlines and consent requirements for certification and withdrawal processes in Virginia criminal proceedings.
They must be certified to the circuit court clerk on or before the first day of the court's next term.
Yes, if both the attorney for the Commonwealth and the accused consent, ancillary misdemeanors can be certified and proceed in circuit court.
They can withdraw after certification of a charge by providing written notice to the client, Commonwealth's attorney, and circuit court within 10 days, without court approval.
The person responsible may be compelled to do so by attachment for contempt.