Virginia legal term
Act of sexual violence in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Act of sexual violence” 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 “Act of sexual violence” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Act of sexual violence" means an alleged violation of § 18.2-361 , 18.2-370 , or 18.2-370.1 or the laws pertaining to criminal sexual assault pursuant to Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.03)
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