This section explains how references to older sections, articles, and chapters in Virginia's Title 39.1 are to be interpreted after legislative updates, including the renumbering of sections. It also details the abolition of the justice of the peace system and the office of issuing justice, clarifying the transition provisions for existing justices as of January 1, 1974.
Virginia law states that references to former sections, articles, or chapters in Title 39.1 are to be interpreted as referring to the new or renumbered sections after legislative updates.
The office of issuing justice was abolished effective January 1, 1974, as part of the reform of the justice of the peace system.
Yes, any issuing justice in office as of December 31, 1973, could continue serving for the remainder of their term with the same powers and compensation.
The justice of the peace system was abolished, and the office of issuing justice was eliminated, as part of modernizing the state's judicial structure.