Virginia legal term
Tracking device in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Tracking device” 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 “Tracking device” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Tracking device" means an electronic or mechanical device that permits a person to remotely determine or track the position or movement of a person or object. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56.2)
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