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Intake officer in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Intake officer” 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 “Intake officer” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Intake officer" means a juvenile probation officer appointed as such pursuant to the authority of this chapter. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-228)

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