Virginia legal term
Abused or neglected child in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Abused or neglected child” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Abused or neglected child” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Abused or neglected child" means any child: 1. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-228)
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