Chap. 128.—An ACT giving a defendant in any case of misdemeanor the right
to waive trial by jury.

Approved January 23, 1896.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That in the
trial of any misdemeanor case the defendant shall have the right to
waive a trial by jury, and submit all matters of law and fact for
trial to the court. Such waiver shall be entered of record.

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