Virginia legal term
Victim of sexual assault in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Victim of sexual assault” 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 “Victim of sexual assault” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Victim of sexual assault" means any person who undergoes a forensic medical examination for the collection of a physical evidence recovery kit connected to a sexual assault offense. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.5)
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