A commissioner in chancery, to whom has been referred any matter, may compel the attendance of all needed witnesses by summons. A summonsed witness who fails to attend shall be reported to the court for appropriate contempt proceedings.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 8.01-612

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

Code 1950, § 8-252; 1977, c. 617.

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