It shall be the duty of each attorney for the Commonwealth with responsibility for the enforcement of this chapter, and to whom any violation is reported, to commence proceedings and prosecute in an appropriate court without delay.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 3.2-3714

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

1994, c. 649, § 3.1-126.12:2; 2008, c. 860.