Statutes > Virginia Statutes > Title 19.2 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. > Chapter 14 - Presentments, Indictments and Informations (19.2-216 thru 19.2-238) > 19.2-229 - When complaining witness required to give security for costs.

19.2-229 - When complaining witness required to give security for costs.

§ 19.2-229. When complaining witness required to give security for costs.

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

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