§ 19.2-215.5. Subpoena power; counsel for witness; oath
A multi-jurisdiction grand jury has statewide subpoena power and may subpoena persons to appear before it to testify or to produce evidence in the form of specified records, papers, documents or other tangible things. Mileage and such other reasonable expenses as are approved by the presiding judge shall be paid such persons from funds appropriated for such purpose.
A witness before a multi-jurisdiction grand jury shall be entitled to the presence of counsel in the grand jury room, but he may not participate in the proceedings.
The foreman shall administer the oath required by law for witnesses.
(1983, c. 543.)
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