Virginia law specifies that magistrates can only exercise their powers within their appointed magisterial regions, except they may issue search warrants statewide. The Executive Secretary can authorize magistrates to exercise all powers across the entire state when necessary. Note that Virginia Code § 19.2-44.1 has been repealed.
Virginia magistrates can exercise their powers only within their appointed magisterial regions, except they may issue search warrants statewide if authorized.
Yes, if authorized by the Executive Secretary, magistrates can exercise all their powers throughout Virginia when necessary.
Yes, Virginia Code § 19.2-44.1 has been repealed as of 1976, removing any previous provisions it contained.
Magistrates may issue search warrants throughout the Commonwealth in accordance with Chapter 5 of the law.