Virginia legal term
Designation in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Designation” 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 “Designation” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Designation" means a writing which (i) is voluntarily executed in conformance with the requirements of § 16.1-351 and signed by a parent and (ii) names a person to act as standby guardian. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-349)
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