Subpoenas duces tecum and recognizances of witnesses; applicable provisions

Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-131
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The provisions of § 16.1-90 with respect to recognizances for witnesses upon the continuation of any case, shall be applicable to proceedings of a criminal nature as well as to civil actions. The provisions of Rule 3A:12 of the Rules of the Supreme Court shall apply to the issuance of a subpoena duces tecum and punishment for failure to comply. 1956, c. 555; 1986, c. 160.
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