§ 15.2-2137 Special court; hearing and decision
A. The special court shall hear the case upon the evidence introduced as evidence is introduced in civil cases.
B. The special court shall determine the necessity for and expediency of the acquisition of land or other proposed action and the best interests of the parties.
C. If a majority of the special court is of the opinion that the proposed action is not necessary or expedient, the petition shall be dismissed. If a majority of the court is satisfied of the necessity for and expediency of the proposed action, it shall determine the terms and conditions of the action and shall enter an order granting the petition. In all contested cases, the special court shall render a written opinion. The order granting the petition shall set forth in detail all such terms and conditions upon which the petition is granted.
History
This law was first created in 1976. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 69 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1976 “Acts” aren’t available online. It has been modified 2 times. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 1979, chapter 671; in 1997, chapter 587.
1976, c. 69, § 15.1-37.1:3; 1979, c. 671; 1997, c. 587.