Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org6252119.2-229When complaining witness required to give security for costs2025Criminal ProcedurePresentments, Indictments and InformationsForm and Requisites

For good cause the court may require a complaining witness to give security for the costs and if he fails to do so dismiss the prosecution at his costs.

Code 1950, § 19.1-174; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.