HB2981: Criminal charges; effect of dismissal.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 19.2-265.6 as follows:
§ 19.2-265.6. Effect of dismissal of criminal charges.
No dismissal of any criminal charge by a court shall bar subsequent prosecution of the charge unless jeopardy attached at the earlier proceeding.