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Postal service in Virginia Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session

In Virginia criminal law, “Postal service” 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 “Postal service” mean in Virginia criminal law?

"Postal service" means the United States Postal Service or a delivery service. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-110.1)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.