                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE BY LOCALITIES (§ 44-78.1)

In the event of the circumstances described in subdivision A 2, 4 or 5 of §
44-75.1 arise within a county, city or town of the Commonwealth, either the
governing body or the chief law-enforcement officer of the county, city or town
may call upon the Governor for assistance from the militia. The Governor may
call forth the militia or any part thereof to provide such assistance as he may
deem proper in responding to such circumstances, but in all instances the
militia shall remain subject to military command and not to civilian authorities
of the county, city or town receiving assistance.

HISTORY: 1988, c. 352.