Chap. 86.—An ACT to amend and re-enact sections 197 and 198 of the code of
Virginia, relative to exemption of members of general assembly from arrest
or obedience to civil process of courts.

Approved January 18, 1896.

1, Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That sections
oné hundred and ninety-seven and one hundred and ninety-eight of
the code of Virginia, eighteen hundred and eighty-seven, be amended
and re-enacted so as to read as follows:

$197. Civil proceedings for or against members and clerks during
session.—Any action, suit, or other civil proceedings, either in favor
of or against a member of the general assembly, the clerks thereof,
and their assistants, may be commenced, but shall not, unless by his
consent, be prosecuted to final judgment or decree during his at-
tendance upon the general assembly; but his person shall not be
taken into custody or imprisoned.

$198. Privilege of members and clerks from arrest.—During his
attendance upon the general assembly, and for one day before and
after the session, for every twenty miles he must necessarily travelto or from his home, a member of the general assembly, the clerks
thereof and their assistants, shall be privileged from being taken
into custody or imprisoned under any process, except as provided in
the following section.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.