Appeals by the Commonwealth

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This is Chapter 25 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Appeals by the Commonwealth.” It is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”. It contains 12 laws.

It’s comprised of the following 12 sections.

§ 19.2-398	When appeal by the Commonwealth allowed
§ 19.2-399	Defense objections to be raised before trial; hearing; bill of particulars
§ 19.2-400	Appeal lies to the Court of Appeals; time for filing notice
§ 19.2-401	Cross appeal; when allowed; time for filing
§ 19.2-402	Petition for appeal; brief in opposition; time for filing
§ 19.2-403	Procedures on petition for pretrial appeal
§ 19.2-404	Procedures on awarded pretrial appeal
§ 19.2-405	Pretrial appeals; record on appeal; transcript; written statement of facts; time for filing
§ 19.2-406	Bail pending pretrial appeal
§ 19.2-407	Review by the Supreme Court
§ 19.2-408	Finality of decision of the Court of Appeals in pretrial appeals
§ 19.2-409	Exclusion of pretrial appeal period from time within which accused must be tried; reconsideration of issues after conviction