Virginia law sections 19.2-252 and 19.2-253 outline procedures for changing the venue of a criminal case. They specify that when a case is moved, the court may admit the accused to bail, recognize witnesses, and handle remand procedures. Additionally, the clerk must certify case records to the new court, which then proceeds as if the case was originally filed there.
The court may admit the accused to bail, recognize witnesses, and remand the accused if bail is not given. The case records are transferred to the new court for continuation.
Yes, the court handling the venue change may admit the accused to bail if the conditions are met.
The clerk certifies copies of case records and recognizances to the new court, which then proceeds with the case as if it was originally filed there.
No, if bail is not given, the accused is remanded to the court's own jail and then transferred to the new court's jail before the case proceeds.