Virginia legal term
Monetary instruments in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Monetary instruments” 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 “Monetary instruments” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Monetary instruments" means (i) coin or currency of the United States or of any other country, travelers' checks, personal checks, bank checks, cashier's checks, credit cards, debit cards, and money orders or (ii) securities or other negotiable instruments, in bearer form or otherwise. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.2)
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