17.1-305 - Special sessions. - Virginia Statutes

§ 17.1-305. Special sessions.

The Supreme Court by an order entered of record, may direct a special sessionto be held at such time as it may deem proper.

A special session may also be held, by order of the Chief Justice invacation, on the written request of the Governor to him, or whenever it isproper in the opinion of the Chief Justice. The time of holding the specialsession shall be designated in the order, which shall be directed to theclerk, who shall enter it in his record book and give notice thereof to eachjustice of the Court.

(Code 1919, §§ 5884, 5885, §§ 17-100, 17-101; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 51; 1998,c. 872.)