For good cause the court may require a complaining witness to give security for the costs and if he fails to do so dismiss the prosecution at his costs.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 19.2-229

  • Court: means any court vested with appropriate jurisdiction under the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 19.2-5

Code 1950, § 19.1-174; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.