Va. Code § 15.2-1616

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 15.2-1616 - When deputy may act in place of sheriff

When for any cause it is improper for the sheriff of any county or city to serve any process or notice or to summon a jury, such process may be directed to any deputy of the sheriff, and the process or notice may be served and the jury summoned by any such deputy.

Code 1950, § 15-509; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-74; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 155; 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1997, c. 587.

Amended by Acts 1971, § Ex. Sess., c. 155.

Amended by Acts 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-74.