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Electronic tracking device in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Electronic tracking device” 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 “Electronic tracking device” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Electronic tracking device" means an electronic or mechanical device that permits a person to remotely determine or track the position and movement of another person. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60.5)

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