# Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-234.1: Removal of members of local electoral boards and general registrars

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T24.2_C2_A7_S24.2-234.1

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-234.1
- **Heading:** Removal of members of local electoral boards and general registrars
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 24.2 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 24.2-234.1

## Text

A. Any member of a local electoral board may be removed from office by the circuit court in whose jurisdiction he resides upon a petition signed by a majority of the members of the State Board as provided in § 24.2-103 . The circuit court shall proceed with such removal in accordance with the provisions of § 24.2-235 .

B. Any general registrar may be removed from office by the circuit court in whose jurisdiction he serves upon a petition signed by a majority of the members of the State Board as provided in § 24.2-103 or a majority of the members of his local electoral board as provided in § 24.2-109 . The circuit court shall proceed with such removal in accordance with the provisions of § 24.2-235 .

C. Any member of a local electoral board or general registrar against whom a petition for removal has been filed may apply to the Virginia Division of Risk Management to assign counsel to his defense and any subsequent appeal. The Division shall assign counsel in accordance with the provisions of § 24.2-121 .

2023, cc. 256 , 257 .

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