CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFENSE OF CONSERVATION POLICE OFFICER PROSECUTED ON CRIMINAL CHARGE (§
29.1-218)

If any conservation police officer appointed by the Director is prosecuted on
any criminal charge arising out of any act committed in performing his official
duties, the Director may employ special counsel approved by the Governor to
defend the officer. The compensation for special counsel employed pursuant to
this section, shall, subject to the approval of the Governor, be paid out of the
funds appropriated for the administration of the Department.

HISTORY: 1966, c. 222, § 29-37.2; 1987, c. 488; 2007, c. 87.