Service of a copy of the order awarding the writ shall be equivalent to service of the writ, and obedience to the writ or order may be enforced by process of contempt.
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-652, under Chapter 25. Extraordinary Writs..
Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-652
Service of a copy of the order awarding the writ shall be equivalent to service of the writ, and obedience to the writ or order may be enforced by process of contempt.