In Virginia, the criminal justice system determines the following events if you get arrested for committing a crime. First, you will be booked at a police station or jail, and it is at this stage, your personal information will be collected.
After that, you will be scheduled for your initial court appearance, typically within 48 hours of the arrest. Once you appear before a judge, they will inform you of your rights and the charges against you. At this stage, the judge will also address pre-trial conditions like bail.