Virginia Code § 19.2-200 outlines the duties of the grand jury, including investigating and presenting all felonies, misdemeanors, and violations within their jurisdiction. It specifies when a presentment is required and describes the process for recommending and impaneling a special grand jury. The law also limits presentments for minor offenses with fines not exceeding five dollars.
The grand jury investigates and presents all felonies, misdemeanors, and violations of penal laws within its jurisdiction, except minor offenses with fines up to five dollars.
The court asks the regular grand jury if they recommend a special grand jury; if a majority agree, a special grand jury is impaneled accordingly.
No, presentments are not required for matters where the penalty is only a fine not exceeding five dollars.
A special grand jury is formed if the majority of the regular grand jury recommends it, and the court impanels those willing to serve plus additional members if needed.