Virginia legal term
Qualified entity in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Qualified entity” 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 “Qualified entity” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Qualified entity" means a business or organization that provides care to children or the elderly or disabled, whether governmental, private, for profit, nonprofit, or voluntary, except organizations exempt pursuant to subdivision A 7 of § 22.1-289.030 . (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.02)
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