2006 Code of Virginia § 19.2-48.1 - Quarters for magistrates

19.2-48.1. Quarters for magistrates.

A. Each county and city having a general district court or juvenile anddomestic relations district court and having one or more magistratesappointed pursuant to Article 3 ( 19.2-33 et seq.) of this chapter, shallprovide suitable quarters for such magistrates. Insofar as possible, suchquarters should be located in a public facility and should be appropriate toconduct the affairs of a judicial officer as well as provide convenientaccess to the public and law-enforcement officers. The county or city shallalso provide all furniture and other equipment necessary for the efficientoperation of the office.

B. Wherever practical, the office of magistrate shall be located at thecounty seat. However, offices may be located at other locations in thecounty, or city adjacent thereto, whenever such additional offices arenecessary to effect the efficient administration of justice.

(1975, c. 495; 1981, c. 5; 1988, c. 510.)