Power of court to punish for contempt

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-129, under Chapter 9. Bail and Recognizances..

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-129

Nothing in this chapter shall interfere with or prevent the exercise by any court of the Commonwealth of its power to punish for contempt, except that a person shall not be sentenced for contempt and under the provisions of § 19.2-128 for the same absence.