Exceptions and Writs of Error

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This is Chapter 19 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Exceptions and Writs of Error.” It is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 17 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 17 sections.

§ 19.2-317	When writ of error lies in criminal case for accused; when for Commonwealth; when for county, city or town
§ 19.2-317.1	Repealed
§ 19.2-318	Appeal on writ of error to judgment for contempt
§ 19.2-319	When execution of sentence to be suspended; bail; appeal from denial
§ 19.2-320	Petitioner for writ of error to comply with Rules of Court
§ 19.2-321	With whom petition for writ of error filed
§ 19.2-321.1	Motion in the Court of Appeals for delayed appeal in criminal cases
§ 19.2-321.2	Motion in the Supreme Court for delayed appeal in criminal cases
§ 19.2-322	Repealed
§ 19.2-322.1	Suspension of execution of judgment on appeal
§ 19.2-323	Denial by judge or justice no bar to allowance by Court
§ 19.2-324	Decision of appellate court
§ 19.2-324.1	Erroneously admitted evidence; appeal
§ 19.2-325	Provisions which apply to criminal as well as civil cases; when plaintiff in error unable to pay printing costs
§ 19.2-326	Payment of expenses of appeals of indigent defendants
§ 19.2-327	How judgment of appellate court certified and entered
§ 19.2-327.01	Repealed