CODE OF VIRGINIA

DEFINITION OF “ARREST UNDER CIVIL PROCESS.” (§ 8.01-327.1)

The terms “arrest under civil process” and “civil
arrest” shall be synonymous and shall be the apprehending and detaining of
a person pursuant to specific provisions of this title to achieve the following:

   1.  A full and proper answer or response to interrogatories under § 8.01-506;

   2.  His obedience to the orders, judgments, and decrees of any court.

HISTORY: 1977, c. 617; 1984, c. 93.