15.2-2139 - Special court; costs. - Virginia Statutes

§ 15.2-2139. Special court; costs.

The costs in the proceedings before the special court shall be paid by theparty instituting the proceedings and shall be the same as in other civilcases; the costs shall also include the per diem and expenses of the courtreporter, if any, and, in the discretion of the court, a reasonable allowanceto the court for secretarial services in connection with the preparation ofthe written opinion. In the event of an appeal, the Supreme Court of Virginiashall determine by whom the appellate costs shall be paid.

(1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:5; 1997, c. 587.)