19.2-31 - Abolition of office of issuing justice. - Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-31. Abolition of office of issuing justice.

Effective January 1, 1974, the office of issuing justice as provided for inChapter 2 (§ 39.1-20 et seq.) of Title 39.1 having been abolished,nevertheless, any such special justice of the peace in office December 31,1973, and elected by the town council for a specific term to expire afterthat date, may continue in office for the remainder of that term. If hecontinues in office as provided herein, such justice shall exercise the samepowers, perform the same duties, and receive such compensation as he wasreceiving as of December 31, 1973.

(Code 1950, § 19.1-379; 1973, c. 545; 1975, c. 495.)