33.1-259 - Qualifications of such police. - Virginia Statutes

§ 33.1-259. Qualifications of such police.

Before any such appointment is made the court, or judge thereof in vacation,shall be satisfied that such person has been a bona fide resident of thisCommonwealth for more than one year immediately preceding such appointmentand is of good moral character. And before any such person shall be permittedto discharge any of the duties of such special policeman, he shall take theoath required by law and shall give a bond payable to the Commonwealth ofVirginia in the penalty of not less than $500, conditioned for the faithfuldischarge of his official duties.

(Code 1950, § 33-219; 1970, c. 322.)