Trial and Its Incidents

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This is Chapter 15 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Trial and Its Incidents.” It is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 55 laws divided across 7 structures.

Article 1 Jurisdiction
Article 2 Venue
Article 3 Arraignment; Pleas; Trial Without Jury
Article 4 Trial by Jury
Article 5 Miscellaneous Provisions
Article 4.1 Trial of Capital Cases
Article 4.2 Discovery