Bail

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This is Article 1 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Bail.” It is part of Chapter 9 “Bail and Recognizances”, which is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”.

It’s comprised of the following 19 sections.

§ 19.2-119	Definitions
§ 19.2-120	Admission to bail
§ 19.2-120.1	Repealed
§ 19.2-121	Fixing terms of bail
§ 19.2-122	Repealed
§ 19.2-123	Release of accused on secured or unsecured bond or promise to appear; conditions of release
§ 19.2-124	Appeal from bail, bond, or recognizance order
§ 19.2-125	Release pending appeal from conviction in court not of record
§ 19.2-126	Repealed
§ 19.2-127	Conditions of release of material witness
§ 19.2-128	Penalties for failure to appear
§ 19.2-129	Power of court to punish for contempt
§ 19.2-130	Bail in subsequent proceeding arising out of initial arrest
§ 19.2-130.1	Bail terms set by court on a capias to be honored by magistrate
§ 19.2-131	Bail for person held in jurisdiction other than that of trial
§ 19.2-132	Motion to increase amount of bond fixed by judicial officer; when bond may be increased
§ 19.2-132.1	Repealed
§ 19.2-134	When bail piece to be delivered to accused; form of bail piece
§ 19.2-134.1	Collection and reporting of data related to adults charged with a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or a term of imprisonment