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Nolle prosequi shall be entered only in the discretion of the court, upon motion of the Commonwealth with good cause therefor shown.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 19.2. Criminal Procedure § 19.2-265.3. Nolle prosequi; discretion of court upon good cause shown - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-19-2-criminal-procedure/va-code-sect-19-2-265-3/
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