SECTION 55-168. Appointment of escheators  

The Governor shall appoint one escheator for every judicial circuit as set forth in § 17.1-506 , to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. Such escheator shall reside within a circuit to which he is appointed.

Code 1919, § 489; 1982, c. 437; 1996, c. 17.1-506 .