                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

JUDICIAL REVIEW; MANDAMUS (§ 15.2-857)

Whenever the board changes the boundaries, or increases or diminishes the number
of districts, or reapportions the representation in the board as prescribed
hereinabove, such action shall not be subject to judicial review, except as
otherwise provided in § 24.2-304.4. Whenever the board fails to reapportion the
representation among the districts of such county, or fails to change the
boundaries of districts, mandamus shall lie on behalf of any citizen thereof to
compel performance by the board.

HISTORY: 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 201, § 15.1-788.1; 1997, c. 587.