There is a newer version of the Code of Virginia
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2014 Virginia Code
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
§ 19.2-180. Sentence or trial of prisoner when restored to sanity


VA Code § 19.2-180 (2014) What's This?

When a prisoner whose trial or sentence was suspended by reason of his being found to be insane or feebleminded, has been found to be mentally competent and is brought from a hospital and committed to jail, if already convicted, he shall be sentenced, and if not, the court shall proceed to try him as if no delay had occurred on account of his insanity or feeblemindedness.

Code 1950, ยง 19.1-238; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Virginia may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.