Virginia legal term
Capitol Square in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Capitol Square” 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 “Capitol Square” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Capitol Square" means the grounds and the interior and exterior of all buildings in that area in the City of Richmond bounded by Bank, Governor, Broad, and Ninth Streets. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-305.1)
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