Virginia law § 19.2-267 states that the provisions regarding witness attendance and summons apply to both criminal and civil cases. Witnesses in criminal cases are required to attend regardless of prior payment offers, and summonses can be issued by prosecutors or defense attorneys, who must provide witness details to the court. The law ensures witnesses are compelled to testify and clarifies procedures for issuing summonses in criminal cases.
In Virginia, a witness summons in criminal cases can be issued by the attorney for the Commonwealth, other prosecutors, or the defendant's attorney.
Yes, witnesses in criminal cases are obliged to attend regardless of prior payment or offers of mileage or tolls.
Attorneys must file the names and addresses of the witnesses with the court clerk at the time of issuing the summons, unless protected under specific statutes.
Yes, the same provisions regarding witness attendance and summons apply to both criminal and civil cases in Virginia.