CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHEN ARRESTING OFFICER SHALL TAKE PERSON BEFORE ISSUING AUTHORITY (§ 46.2-940)

If any person is: (i) believed by the arresting officer to have committed a
felony; (ii) believed by the arresting officer to be likely to disregard a
summons issued under § 46.2-936; or (iii) refuses to give a written promise to
appear under the provisions of § 46.2-936 or § 46.2-945, the arresting officer
shall promptly take him before a magistrate or other issuing authority having
jurisdiction and proceed in accordance with the provisions of § 19.2-82. The
magistrate or other authority may issue either a summons or warrant as he shall
determine proper.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-194; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-179; 1966, c. 639; 1972, c.
474; 1981, c. 382; 1989, c. 727; 2006, c. 276.