· VA legislature · 2026

Appeals bond; indigent parties, appeal of unlawful detainer.

Requirement for appeals bond; indigent parties; appeal of unlawful detainer. Removes the requirement for an indigent defendant, as defined in the bill, to post an appeal bond in an unlawful detainer action appealed from the general district court.

Sponsor

Patrick Hope (D-VA)

Introduced

2026-01-08

Policy area

Law

Latest action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026