Virginia law sections 19.2-233 to 19.2-235 outline procedures for serving process in criminal cases, including the issuance, execution, and return of summons and capias warrants. They specify how courts can issue multiple writs, how officers should proceed with arrests under capias, and the responsibilities of clerks to mail process to officers in different jurisdictions. These provisions ensure proper coordination and execution of criminal process across counties and cities in Virginia.
A capias is a legal warrant issued by a court authorizing law enforcement to arrest a person accused of an offense.
Process and summons are served by delivering a copy personally to the party, with clerks responsible for mailing process to officers in other jurisdictions.
The officer must follow procedures outlined in Virginia law regarding bail and ensure proper documentation of the arrest.
Yes, courts can issue several writs of summons or capias at the same or different times against the same person across different jurisdictions.