Virginia Code Title 28.2. Fisheries and Habitat of the Tidal Waters § 28.2-902. Procedure after arrest and seizure

Any person arrested may be (i) taken before a court of competent jurisdiction for trial, (ii) committed to jail pending trial, (iii) admitted to bail or released on recognizance as provided by general law, or (iv) issued a summons requiring him to appear for trial.  The time specified in the summons shall not be less than five days from the date of arrest unless such person requests an earlier hearing.  Any person failing to appear as directed in the summons shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, regardless of the disposition of, and in addition to, the charge upon which he was originally arrested.  If the person fails to appear, a warrant for his arrest may be issued.

Any property seized under the provisions of subsection A of § 28.2-900 may be held by the officer or other official who made the seizure, pending final outcome of the legal proceedings.