2006 Code of Virginia § 19.2-215.5 - Subpoena power; counsel for witness; oath
19.2-215.5. Subpoena power; counsel for witness; oath.
A multi-jurisdiction grand jury has statewide subpoena power and may subpoenapersons to appear before it to testify or to produce evidence in the form ofspecified records, papers, documents or other tangible things. Mileage andsuch other reasonable expenses as are approved by the presiding judge shallbe paid such persons from funds appropriated for such purpose.
A witness before a multi-jurisdiction grand jury shall be entitled to thepresence of counsel in the grand jury room, but he may not participate in theproceedings.
The foreman shall administer the oath required by law for witnesses.
(1983, c. 543.)
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