Virginia legal term
Intimate parts in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Intimate parts” 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 “Intimate parts” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Intimate parts" means the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, or buttocks of any person, or the chest of a child under the age of 15. 3. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.10)
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