19.2-265 - Opening statement of counsel.
§ 19.2-265. Opening statement of counsel.
On the trial of any case of felony or misdemeanor and before any evidence issubmitted on either side, the attorney for the Commonwealth and counsel forthe accused, respectively, shall have the right to make an opening statementof their case.
(Code 1950, § 19.1-245; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495.)