This law section outlines the training and certification standards for magistrates in Virginia, including prerequisites for reappointment and potential waivers. It also mandates that magistrates must enter into a $5,000 bond to ensure faithful performance of duties, with provisions for blanket bonds covering multiple magistrates. The Virginia Committee on District Courts oversees these standards and bonding requirements.
Virginia magistrates must complete minimum training standards established by the Committee on District Courts, which are prerequisites for reappointment beyond the probationary period.
Yes, the Committee on District Courts may waive any portion of the minimum training standards upon request for individual magistrates.
Every magistrate must enter into a $5,000 bond payable to the Commonwealth, or the Committee may opt for blanket bonds covering multiple magistrates.
The Committee on District Courts is responsible for establishing training standards and overseeing bonding requirements for magistrates.