When complaining witness required to give security for costs

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-229
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For good cause the court may require a complaining witness to give security for the costs and if he fails to do so dismiss the prosecution at his costs. Code 1950, § 19.1-174; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.
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