2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 25.1-229 , 25.1-307 , 25.1-406 , and 33.2-1022 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 17.1 a section numbered 17.1-222.2 , relating to eminent domain; condemnation proceedings; entry of order and recordation of certificate; disbursement of funds by circuit court clerk.
[S 779]
Approved
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ 25.1-229 , 25.1-307 , 25.1-406 , and 33.2-1022 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted and that the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 17.1 a section numbered 17.1-222.2 as follows:
§ 17.1-222.2 . Entry of condemnation orders; payment of just compensation deposits.
Where an order entered in any condemnation proceeding or inverse condemnation proceeding directs the clerk to disburse just compensation, or any portion thereof, the clerk shall, unless otherwise provided in the order, promptly and in accordance with the provisions of this section disburse such just compensation in the amount specified in the order and any interest accrued. The clerk shall disburse such just compensation no later than seven business days after the later of (i) the entry of the order or (ii) receipt of the sum that the order directs the clerk to disburse.
§ 25.1-229 . Selection of jurors.