                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

COMMISSION TO REFER CASES OF CRIME OR OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT TO APPROPRIATE
AUTHORITIES (§ 30-160)

Whenever it appears to the Commission that there is reasonable cause, for
official investigation or prosecution of a crime, or for the removal of a public
officer for misconduct, the Commission shall refer the matter and such
information as has come to its attention to the officials authorized and having
the duty and authority to conduct investigations or to prosecute criminal
offenses, or to remove such public officer, or to the judge of an appropriate
court of record with recommendation that a special grand jury be convened.

HISTORY: 1972, c. 766, § 9-130; 2001, c. 844.