“Process” includes subpoenas, the summons and complaint in a civil action, and process in statutory actions.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 1-237

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Includes: means includes, but not limited to. See Virginia Code 1-218
  • Process: includes subpoenas, the summons and complaint in a civil action, and process in statutory actions. See Virginia Code 1-237
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.

1954, c. 543, § 1-13.23:1; 1986, c. 155; 2005, cc. 681, 839.