When the action is commenced in the circuit court, the summons is returnable thereto and, upon application of either party trial by jury shall be had.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-125

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Code 1950, § 8-792; 1954, c. 333; 1970, c. 272; 1977, c. 617.