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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-211 (2026)

Provision for special counsel and other personnel

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At the request of the special grand jury, the court may designate special counsel to assist it in its work, and may also provide it with appropriate specialized personnel for investigative purposes.

1975, c. 495.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1990–2019 · leading case: Vihko v. Commonwealth, 393 S.E.2d 413 (Va. Ct. App. 1990).
Vihko v. Commonwealth, 393 S.E.2d 413 (Va. Ct. App. 1990). · cites it 4× “Code § 19.2-211. These special investigatory personnel may, when requested, conduct an investigation,, interrogate witnesses, testify before the grand jury, render investigatory results, and otherwise participate in the investigation as the grand jury deems necessary.”
Mark M. Whitaker v. Commonwealth of Virginia, No. 1686181 (Va. Ct. App. Dec. 10, 2019). · cites it 9× “Department of the Treasury – as specialized personnel “to assist the special grand jury in its investigation pursuant to Virginia Code § 19.2-211.” The motion was granted, and a special grand jury was impaneled.”
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