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Virginia Criminal Statutes
All 2,294 sections of the criminal code, organized by title and chapter. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Title 9.1: Commonwealth Public Safety
Chapter 9: Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-900 — Purpose of the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-901 — Persons for whom registration required
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-902 — Offenses requiring registration
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-903 — Registration and reregistration procedures
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-904 — Periodic verification
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-905 — New residents and nonresident offenders; registration required
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-906 — Enrollment or employment at institution of higher education; information required
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-906.1 — Emergency shelters; notification; registration
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-907 — Procedures upon a failure to register, reregister, or verify registration information
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-908 — Duration of registration requirement
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-909 — Relief from registration, reregistration, or verification
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-910 — Removal of name and information from Registry
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-911 — Registry maintenance
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-912 — Registry access and dissemination; fees
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-913 — Public dissemination by means of the Internet
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-914 — Automatic notification of registration to certain entities; electronic notification to requesting persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-915 — Regulations
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-916 — Requests for Registry data by Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission; confidentiality
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-917 — Limitation on liability
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-918 — Misuse of registry or supplement information; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-919 — Notice of penalty on forms and documents
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-920 — Liberal construction
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-921 — Exemption of information systems from provisions related to the Virginia Information Technologies Agency
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-922 — Use of Registry data by Statewide Automated Victim Notification (SAVIN) system; confidentiality
- Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-923 — Supplement to the Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry established
Title 16.1: Courts Not of Record
Chapter 11: Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts
Article 1: General Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-226 — Short title
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-227 — Purpose and intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-228 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-229 — This chapter controlling in event of conflict
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-229.1 — Removal of a child; names and contact information of persons with a legitimate interest
Article 2: Organization and Personnel
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-230 — Organization and operation of juvenile and domestic relations district courts
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-231 — Rules of procedure
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-232 — Attorney for the Commonwealth to prosecute certain cases and represent Commonwealth on appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-233 — Department to develop court services; court services units; appointment and removal of employees; salaries
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-234 — Duties of Department; provision of quarters, utilities, and office equipment to court service unit
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-235 — How probation, parole and related court services provided
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-235.1 — Provision of court services; replacement intake officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-236 — Supervisory officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-236.1 — Court services unit directors
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-237 — Powers, duties and functions of probation and parole officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-238 — Compensation of probation officers, court service staff members and related court service personnel; reimbursement; traveling and other expenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-239 — Payment of traveling expenses of court officers; reimbursement
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-240 — Citizens advisory council
Article 3: Jurisdiction and Venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-241 — Jurisdiction; consent for abortion
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-241.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-241.2 — Proceedings against certain parents
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-241.3 — Newborn children; substance abuse
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-242 — Retention of jurisdiction
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-242.1 — Retention of jurisdiction; appeals involving children in foster care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-243 — Venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-244 — Concurrent jurisdiction; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-245 — Transfer from other courts
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-245.1 — Medical evidence admissible in juvenile and domestic relations district court
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-245.2 — Evidence of medical reports, statements, or records; testimony of health care provider or custodian of records in juvenile and domestic relations district court; custody, visitation, placement, and support cases
Article 4: Immediate Custody, Arrest, Detention and Shelter Care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-246 — When and how child may be taken into immediate custody
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-247 — Duties of person taking child into custody
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-247.1 — Custodial interrogation of a child; parental notification and contact; inadmissibility of statement
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-248 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-248.1 — Criteria for detention or shelter care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-248.2 — Mental health screening and assessment for certain juveniles
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-248.3 — Medical records of juveniles in secure facility
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-249 — Places of confinement for juveniles
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-249.1 — Places of confinement to give notice of intake of certain persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-250 — Procedure for detention hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-250.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-251 — Emergency removal order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-252 — Preliminary removal order; hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253 — Preliminary protective order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253.1 — Preliminary protective orders in cases of family abuse; confidentiality
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253.2 — Violation of provisions of protective orders; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253.3 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-253.4 — Emergency protective orders authorized in certain cases; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-254 — Responsibility for and limitation on transportation of children
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-255 — Limitation on issuance of detention orders for juveniles; appearance by juvenile
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-256 — Limitations as to issuance of warrants for juveniles; detention orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-257 — Interference with or obstruction of officer; concealment or removal of child
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-258 — Bonds and forfeitures thereof
Article 5: Intake, Petition and Notice
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-259 — Procedure in cases of adults
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-260 — Intake; petition; investigation
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-261 — Statements made at intake or mental health screening and assessment
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-262 — Form and content of petition
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-263 — Summonses
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-264 — Service of summons; proof of service; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-265 — Subpoena; attorney-issued subpoena
Article 6: Appointment of Counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-266 — Appointment of counsel and guardian ad litem
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-266.1 — Standards for attorneys appointed as guardians ad litem; list of qualified attorneys; attorneys appointed for parents or guardians
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-266.2 — Appointment of pro bono counsel by judges of the First and Second Judicial District in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-267 — Compensation of appointed counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-268 — Order of appointment
Article 7: Transfer and Waiver
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269.1 — Trial in circuit court; preliminary hearing; direct indictment; remand
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269.2 — Admissibility of statement; investigation and report; bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269.3 — Retention by juvenile court; appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269.4 — Transfer to circuit court; appeal by juvenile
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269.5 — Placement of juvenile
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-269.6 — Circuit court hearing; jury; termination of juvenile court jurisdiction; objections and appeals
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-270 — Waiver of jurisdiction of juvenile court in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-271 — Subsequent offenses by juvenile
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-272 — Power of circuit court over juvenile offender
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-272.1 — Claim of error to be raised within one year
Article 8: Adjudication
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-273 — Court may require investigation of social history and preparation of victim impact statement
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-274 — Time for filing of reports; copies furnished to attorneys; amended reports; fees
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-274.1 — Admission of evidence of juvenile's age
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-274.2 — Certain education records as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-275 — Physical and mental examinations and treatment; nursing and medical care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276 — Fees and travel expenses of witnesses
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276.2 — Transportation orders in certain proceedings
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276.3 — Use of telephonic communication systems or electronic video and audio communication systems to conduct hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276.4 — Use of restraints on juveniles in court prohibited; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-277 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-277.01 — Approval of entrustment agreement
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-277.02 — Petition for relief of care and custody
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-277.1 — Time limitation
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-277.2 — Rejection of plea agreement; recusal
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-277.3 — Referral to court service unit
Article 9: Disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278 — Cooperation of certain agencies, officials, institutions and associations
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.10 — Traffic infractions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.11 — Mental illness and intellectual disability
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.12 — When judicial consent in lieu of parental consent authorized
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.13 — Work permits; petitions for treatment, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.14 — Criminal jurisdiction; protective orders; family offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.15 — Custody or visitation, child or spousal support generally
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.16 — Failure to comply with support obligation; payroll deduction; commitment
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.17 — Pendente lite support
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.17:1 — Formula for determination of pendente lite spousal support
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.18 — Money judgments
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.19 — Attorney fees
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.2 — Abused, neglected, or abandoned children or children without parental care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.3 — Relief of care and custody
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.4 — Children in need of services
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.5 — Children in need of supervision
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.6 — Status offenders
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.7 — Commitment to Department of Juvenile Justice
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.7:01 — Department to give notice of the receipt of certain persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.7:02 — Department to give notice of Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry requirements to certain persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.8 — Delinquent juveniles
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.8:01 — Juveniles found delinquent of first drug offense; screening; assessment; drug tests; costs and fees; education or treatment programs
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.9 — Delinquent children; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses; truancy
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-278.9:1 — When a child younger than 11 years of age is found to have committed an act that would be delinquent if committed by a child 11 years of age or older; disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-279 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-279.1 — Protective order in cases of family abuse
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-280 — Commitment of juveniles with mental illness or intellectual disability
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-281 — Foster care plan
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-282 — Foster care review
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-282.1 — Permanency planning hearing for children in foster care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-282.2 — Annual foster care review
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-283 — Termination of residual parental rights
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-283.1 — Authority to enter into voluntary post-adoption contact and communication agreement
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-283.2 — Restoration of parental rights
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-283.3 — Review of voluntary continuing services and support agreements for former foster youth
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-284 — When adult sentenced for juvenile offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-284.1 — Placement in secure local facility
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-285 — Duration of commitments
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-285.1 — Commitment of serious offenders
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-285.2 — Release and review hearing for serious offender
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-285.3 — Petition to extend duration of indeterminate commitment to Department; hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-286 — Cost of maintenance; approval of placement; semiannual review
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-287 — Transfer of information upon commitment; information to be furnished by and to local school boards
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-288 — Protection of religious affiliations
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-289 — Review of order of commitment
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-289.1 — Motions to reconsider orders for participation in continuing programs
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-290 — Support of committed juvenile; support from estate of juvenile
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-290.1 — Payment for court-ordered counseling, treatment or programs
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-290.2 — Certain information to be made available to certain defendants found not guilty
Article 10: Probation and Parole
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-291 — Revocation or modification of probation, protective supervision or parole; proceedings; disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-292 — Violation of court order by any person
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-293 — Supervision of juvenile or person during commitment and on parole; placing juvenile in halfway house
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-293.1 — Mental health services transition plan
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-294 — Placing child on parole in foster home or with institution; how cost paid
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-295 — Transfer of supervision from one county or city to another, or to another state
Article 11: Appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-296 — Jurisdiction of appeals; procedure
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-296.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-296.2 — Appeals of certain custody and visitation proceedings
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-297 — Final judgment; copy filed with juvenile court; proceeding may be remanded to juvenile court
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-298 — Effect of petition for or pendency of appeal; bail
Article 12: Confidentiality and Expungement
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-299 — Fingerprints, palm prints, and photographs of juveniles
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-299.1 — Sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction or adjudication of felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-299.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-300 — Confidentiality of Department records
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-301 — Confidentiality of juvenile law-enforcement records; disclosures to school principal and others
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-302 — Dockets, indices, and order books; when hearings and records private; right to public hearing; presence of juvenile in court
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-302.1 — Right of victim or representative to attend certain proceedings; notice of hearings
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-303 — Reports of court officials and employees when privileged
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-304 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-305 — Confidentiality of court records
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-305.01 — Access to child and spousal support case files
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-305.1 — Disclosure of disposition in certain delinquency cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-305.2 — Disclosure of notice of the filing of a petition and certain reports by division superintendent
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-306 — Expungement of court records
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-307 — Circuit court records regarding juveniles
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-308 — Effect of adjudication on status of child
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309 — Penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.1 — Exception as to confidentiality
Article 12.1: Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.10 — Visitation and management of detention homes; other facilities; reports of superintendent
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.11 — Youth justice diversion program
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.2 — Purpose and intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.3 — Establishment of a community-based system of services; biennial local plan; quarterly report
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.4 — Statewide plan for juvenile services
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.5 — Construction, etc., of detention homes and other facilities; reimbursement in part by Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.6 — How state appropriations for operating costs of Juvenile Community Crime Control Act programs determined; notice of financial aid
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.7 — Determination of payment
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.8 — Costs of maintenance of juveniles in Community Crime Control Act programs
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-309.9 — Establishment of standards; determination of compliance
Article 13: Facilities for Detention and Other Residential Care
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-310 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-315 — Joint or regional citizen detention commissions authorized
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-316 — Number and terms of members; admission of additional local governing bodies
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-317 — Quorum; chairman; rules of procedure; compensation
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-318 — Powers of commission generally; supervision by Director of Department of Juvenile Justice
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-319 — Acquisition of property by commission
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-320 — Property of commission exempt from execution and judgment liens
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-321 — Appropriations by political subdivisions; issuance of bonds
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-322 — Record of commission; reports
Article 13.1: Funding of Local Juvenile Facilities, Programs and Certain Court Service Units
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-322.1 — Apportionment of funds to localities or commissions operating juvenile secure detention facilities or programs; standards for apportionment
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-322.2 — Payment of funds quarterly; distribution and reallocation of reserve
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-322.3 — Localities and commissions to make monthly reports to Director; penalty for willfully falsifying information; procedure when locality or commission fails to make report
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-322.4 — Payments for children from other counties or cities
Article 13.2: Private Operation of Juvenile Detention Facilities
Article 14: Interstate Compact Relating to Juveniles
Article 14.1: Serious or Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program
Article 15: Emancipation of Minors
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-331 — Petition for emancipation
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-332 — Orders of court; investigation, report and appointment of counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-333 — Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-333.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-334 — Effects of order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-334.1 — Identification card issued to minor by DMV
Article 16: Psychiatric Treatment of Minors Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-335 — Short title
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-336 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-336.1 — Admission forms
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-337 — Inpatient treatment of minors; general applicability; disclosure of records
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-337.1 — Order of involuntary commitment or mandatory outpatient treatment forwarded to Central Criminal Records Exchange; certain voluntary admissions forwarded to Central Criminal Records Exchange; firearm background check
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-338 — Parental admission of minors younger than 14 and nonobjecting minors 14 years of age or older
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-339 — Parental admission of an objecting minor 14 years of age or older
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-339.1 — Minors in detention homes or shelter care facilities
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-340 — Emergency custody; issuance and execution of order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-340.1 — Involuntary temporary detention; issuance and execution of order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-340.1:1 — Facility of temporary detention
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-340.2 — Transportation of minor in the temporary detention process
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-340.3 — Release of minor prior to commitment hearing for involuntary admission
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-340.4 — Involuntary commitment; preadmission screening report
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-341 — Involuntary commitment; petition; hearing scheduled; notice and appointment of counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-342 — Involuntary commitment; clinical evaluation
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-343 — Involuntary commitment; duties of attorney for the minor
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-344 — Involuntary commitment; hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345 — Involuntary commitment; criteria
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345.1 — Use of electronic communication
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345.2 — Mandatory outpatient treatment; criteria; orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345.3 — Monitoring mandatory outpatient treatment; motion for review
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345.4 — Court review of mandatory outpatient treatment plan
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345.5 — Continuation of mandatory outpatient treatment order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-345.6 — Appeal of final order
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-346 — Treatment plans; periodic review of status
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-346.1 — Discharge plan
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-347 — Fees and expenses for qualified evaluators
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-348 — Availability of judge
Article 17: Standby Guardianship
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-349 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-350 — Petition for court approval of standby guardian
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-351 — Court order approving standby guardianship; authority; when effective
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-352 — Written designation of a standby guardian by a parent; commencement of authority; court approval required
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-353 — Further proceedings to determine permanent guardianship, custody
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-354 — Revocation, refusal, termination of standby guardianship
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-355 — Review of standby guardianship
Article 18: Juvenile Competency
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-356 — Raising question of competency to stand trial; evaluation and determination of competency
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-357 — Disposition when juvenile found incompetent
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-358 — Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent juvenile
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-359 — Litigating certain issues when the juvenile is incompetent
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-360 — Disclosure by juvenile during evaluation or restoration; use at guilt phase of trial adjudication or disposition hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-361 — Compensation of experts
Title 18.2: Crimes and Offenses Generally
Chapter 1: In General
Article 1: Transition Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-1 — Repealing clause
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-2 — Effect of repeal of Title 18.1 and enactment of this title
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-3 — Certain notices, recognizances and processes validated
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-4 — References to former sections, articles and chapters of Title 18.1 and others
Article 2: Construction and Definitions
Article 3: Classification of Criminal Offenses and Punishment Therefor
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-8 — Felonies, misdemeanors and traffic infractions defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-9 — Classification of criminal offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-10 — Punishment for conviction of felony; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-11 — Punishment for conviction of misdemeanor
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-12 — Same; where no punishment or maximum punishment prescribed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-12.1 — Mandatory minimum punishment; definition
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-13 — Same; by reference
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-14 — How unclassified offenses punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-15 — Place of punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-16 — How common-law offenses punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-16.1 — Common-law crime of suicide abolished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-17 — Repealed
Chapter 2: Principals and Accessories
Chapter 3: Inchoate Offenses
Article 1: Conspiracies
Article 2: Attempts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-25 — Attempts to commit Class 1 felony offenses; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-26 — Attempts to commit felonies other than Class 1 felony offenses; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-27 — Attempts to commit misdemeanors; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-28 — Maximum punishment for attempts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-29 — Criminal solicitation; penalty
Chapter 4: Crimes Against the Person
Article 1: Homicide
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-30 — Murder and manslaughter declared felonies
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-31 — Aggravated murder defined; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32 — First and second degree murder defined; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32.1 — Murder of a pregnant woman; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32.2 — Killing a fetus; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-32.3 — Human infant; independent and separate existence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-33 — Felony homicide defined; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-34 — Reserved
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-35 — How voluntary manslaughter punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-36 — How involuntary manslaughter punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-36.1 — Certain conduct punishable as involuntary manslaughter
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-36.2 — Involuntary manslaughter; operating a watercraft while under the influence; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-36.3 — Involuntary manslaughter; certain drug offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-37 — How and where homicide prosecuted and punished if death occur without the Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-37.1 — Certain matters not to constitute defenses
Article 2: Crimes by Mobs
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-38 — "Mob" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-39 — "Lynching" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-40 — Lynching deemed murder
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-41 — Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc., by mob
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-42 — Assault or battery by mob
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-42.1 — Acts of violence by mob
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-43 — Apprehension and prosecution of participants in lynching
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-44 — Civil liability for lynching
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-45 — Persons suffering death from mob attempting to lynch another person
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46 — Venue
Article 2.1: Crimes by Gangs
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.2 — Prohibited criminal street gang participation; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.3 — Recruitment of persons for criminal street gang; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.3:1 — Third or subsequent conviction of criminal street gang crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.3:2 — Forfeiture
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.3:3 — Enhanced punishment for gang activity taking place in a gang-free zone; penalties
Article 2.2: Terrorism Offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.10 — Violation of sections within article separate and distinct offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.4 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.5 — Committing, conspiring and aiding and abetting acts of terrorism prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.6 — Possession, manufacture, distribution, etc., of weapon of terrorism or hoax device prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.7 — Act of bioterrorism against agricultural crops or animals; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.8 — Venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.9 — Repealed
Article 3: Kidnapping and Related Offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-47 — Abduction and kidnapping defined; forced labor; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-48 — Abduction with intent to extort money or for immoral purpose
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-48.1 — Abduction by prisoners or committed persons; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-49 — Threatening, attempting, or assisting in such abduction; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-49.1 — Violation of court order regarding custody and visitation; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-50 — Disclosure of information and assistance to law-enforcement officers required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-50.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-50.2 — Emergency control of telephone service in hostage or barricaded person situation
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-50.3 — Enticing, etc., another into a dwelling house with intent to commit certain felonies; penalty
Article 4: Assaults and Bodily Woundings
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51 — Shooting, stabbing, etc., with intent to maim, kill, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.1 — Malicious bodily injury to law-enforcement officers, firefighters, search and rescue personnel, or emergency medical services personnel; penalty; lesser-included offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.2 — Aggravated malicious wounding; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.3 — Prohibition against reckless endangerment of others by throwing objects from places higher than one story; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.4 — Maiming, etc., of another resulting from driving while intoxicated
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.5 — Maiming, etc., of another resulting from operating a watercraft while intoxicated; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.6 — Strangulation or suffocation of another; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-51.7 — Female genital mutilation; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-52 — Malicious bodily injury by means of any caustic substance or agent or use of any explosive or fire
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-52.1 — Possession of infectious biological substances or radiological agents; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-52.2 — Animal attack resulting from owner's disregard for human life; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-53 — Shooting, etc., in committing or attempting a felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-53.1 — Use or display of firearm in committing felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-54 — Conviction of lesser offenses under certain indictments
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-54.1 — Attempts to poison
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-54.2 — Adulteration of food, drink, drugs, cosmetics, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-55 — Bodily injuries caused by prisoners, state juvenile probationers and state and local adult probationers or adult parolees
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-55.1 — Hazing of youth gang members unlawful; criminal liability
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-56 — Hazing unlawful; civil and criminal liability; duty of school, etc., officials; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-56.1 — Reckless handling of firearms; reckless handling while hunting
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-56.2 — Allowing access to firearms by children; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57 — Assault and battery; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.01 — Pointing laser at law-enforcement officer unlawful; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.02 — Disarming a law-enforcement or correctional officer; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.2 — Assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.3 — Persons charged with first offense of assault and battery against a family or household member may be placed on local community-based probation; conditions; education and treatment programs; costs and fees; violations; discharge
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.4 — Reporting findings of assault and battery to military family advocacy representatives
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57.5 — Certain matters not to constitute defenses
Article 5: Robbery
Article 6: Extortion and Other Threats
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-59 — Extortion of money, property or pecuniary benefit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-59.1 — Sexual extortion; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60 — Threats of death or bodily injury to a person or member of his family; threats of death or discharge of a firearm on school property; threats of death or bodily injury to health care providers; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60.1 — Threatening the Governor or his immediate family
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60.2 — Members of the Governor's immediate family
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60.3 — Stalking; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60.4 — Violation of protective orders; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-60.5 — Unauthorized use of electronic tracking device; penalty
Article 7: Criminal Sexual Assault
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-61 — Rape
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-61.1 — Testing of certain persons for sexually transmitted infections
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-62 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-63 — Carnal knowledge of child between thirteen and fifteen years of age
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-63.1 — Death of victim
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-64 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-64.1 — Carnal knowledge of certain minors
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-64.2 — Carnal knowledge of a person detained or arrested by a law-enforcement officer or an inmate, parolee, probationer, juvenile detainee, pretrial defendant or posttrial offender, or confidential informant; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-65 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-66 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67 — Depositions of complaining witnesses in cases of criminal sexual assault and attempted criminal sexual assault
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.01 — Not in effect
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.1 — Forcible sodomy
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.10 — General definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.2 — Object sexual penetration; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.2:1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.3 — Aggravated sexual battery; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.4 — Sexual battery
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.4:1 — Infected sexual battery; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.4:2 — Sexual abuse of a child under 15 years of age; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.5 — Attempted rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, aggravated sexual battery, and sexual battery
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.5:1 — Punishment upon conviction of third misdemeanor offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.5:2 — Punishment upon conviction of certain subsequent felony sexual assault
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.5:3 — Punishment upon conviction of certain subsequent violent felony sexual assault
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.6 — Proof of physical resistance not required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.7 — Admission of evidence (Supreme Court Rule 2:412 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.7:1 — Evidence of similar crimes in child sexual offense cases (Supreme Court Rule 2:413 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.8 — Closed preliminary hearings
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.9 — Testimony by child victims and witnesses using two-way closed-circuit television or other securely encrypted two-way audio and video technology
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-67.9:1 — Use of a certified facility dog for testimony in a criminal proceeding
Article 8: Seduction
Article 9: Abortion
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-71 — Producing abortion or miscarriage, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-71.1 — Partial birth infanticide; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-72 — When abortion lawful during first trimester of pregnancy
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-73 — When abortion lawful during second trimester of pregnancy
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-74 — When abortion or termination of pregnancy lawful after second trimester of pregnancy
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-74.1 — Abortion, etc., when necessary to save life of woman
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-74.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-75 — Conscience clause
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-76 — Informed written consent required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-76.1 — Encouraging or promoting abortion
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-76.2 — Repealed
Chapter 5: Crimes Against Property
Article 1: Arson and Related Crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-77 — Burning or destroying dwelling house, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-78 — What not deemed dwelling house
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-79 — Burning or destroying meeting house, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-80 — Burning or destroying any other building or structure
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-81 — Burning or destroying personal property, standing grain, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-82 — Burning building or structure while in such building or structure with intent to commit felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-83 — Threats to bomb, damage, or discharge a firearm within or at buildings or means of transportation; false information as to danger to such buildings, etc.; punishment; venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-84 — Causing, inciting, etc., commission of act proscribed by § 18.2-83
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-85 — Manufacture, possession, use, etc., of fire bombs or explosive materials or devices; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-86 — Setting fire to woods, fences, grass, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-87 — Setting woods, etc., on fire intentionally whereby another is damaged or jeopardized
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-87.1 — Setting off chemical bombs capable of producing smoke in certain public buildings
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-88 — Carelessly damaging property by fire
Article 2: Burglary and Related Offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-89 — Burglary; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-90 — Entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit murder, rape, robbery or arson; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-91 — Entering dwelling house, etc., with intent to commit larceny, assault and battery or other felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-92 — Breaking and entering dwelling house with intent to commit other misdemeanor
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-93 — Entering bank, armed, with intent to commit larceny
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-94 — Possession of burglarious tools, etc
Article 3: Larceny and Receiving Stolen Goods
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-95 — Grand larceny defined; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-96 — Petit larceny defined; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-96.1 — Identification of certain personalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-97 — Larceny of certain animals and poultry
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-97.1 — Removal of a transmitting device; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-98 — Larceny of bank notes, checks, etc., or any book of accounts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-98.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-99 — Larceny of things fixed to the freehold
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-100 — Removal of crop by tenant before rents and advances are satisfied
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-101 — Selling, etc., of goods distrained or levied on
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-102 — Unauthorized use of animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat; consent; accessories or accomplices
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-102.1 — Removal of shopping cart from store premises
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-102.2 — Unauthorized use of dairy milk cases or milk crates; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-103 — Concealing or taking possession of merchandise; altering price tags; transferring goods from one container to another; counseling, etc., another in performance of such acts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-103.1 — Organized retail theft; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-104 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-104.1 — Liability upon conviction under § 18.2-103
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-105 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-105.1 — Detention of suspected shoplifter
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-105.2 — Manufacture, sale, etc., of devices to shield against electronic detection of shoplifting prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-106 — "Agents of the merchant" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-107 — Theft or destruction of public records by others than officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108 — Receiving, etc., stolen goods
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108.01 — Larceny with intent to sell or distribute; sale of stolen property; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108.1 — Receipt of stolen firearm
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-109 — Receipt or transfer of possession of stolen vehicle, aircraft or boat
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-110 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-110.1 — Mail theft; penalty
Article 4: Embezzlement and Fraudulent Conversions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-111 — Embezzlement deemed larceny; indictment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-111.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-111.2 — Failure to pay withheld child support; embezzlement
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-112 — Embezzlement by officers, etc., of public or other funds; default in paying over funds evidence of guilt
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-112.1 — Misuse of public assets; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-113 — Fraudulent entries, etc., in accounts by officers or clerks of financial institutions, joint stock companies or corporations; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-114 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-114.1 — When collection of money by commissioner, etc., larceny
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-115 — Fraudulent conversion or removal of property subject to lien or title to which is in another
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-115.1 — Unlawful sublease of a motor vehicle; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-116 — Failure to pay for or return goods delivered for selection or approval
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-117 — Failure of bailee to return animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-118 — Fraudulent conversion or removal of leased personal property
Article 5: Trespass to Realty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-119 — Trespass after having been forbidden to do so; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-119.1 — Validity of signs forbidding trespass; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-120 — Instigating, etc., such trespass by others; preventing service to persons not forbidden to trespass
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121 — Entering property of another for purpose of damaging it, etc.; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121.1 — Permitting certain animals to run at large
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121.2 — Trespass by spotlight on agricultural land
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-121.3 — Trespass with an unmanned aircraft system; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-122 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-123 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-124 — Jurisdiction over offenses committed in Capitol Square
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-125 — Trespass at night upon any cemetery
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-126 — Violation of sepulture; defilement of a dead human body; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-127 — Injuries to churches, church property, cemeteries, burial grounds, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-128 — Trespass upon church or school property
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-129 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-130 — Peeping or spying into dwelling or enclosure
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-130.1 — Peeping or spying into dwelling or occupied building by electronic device or unmanned aircraft system; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-131 — Trespass upon licensed shooting preserve
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-132 — Trespass by hunters and fishers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-132.1 — Trespass by hunters using dogs; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-133 — Refusal of person on land, etc., of another to identify himself
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-134 — Trespass on posted property
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-134.1 — Method of posting lands
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-135 — Destruction of posted signs; posting land of another
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-136 — Right of certain hunters to go on lands of another; carrying firearms or bows and arrows prohibited
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-136.1 — Enforcement of §§ 18.2-131 through 18.2-135
Article 6: Damage to Realty and Personalty Thereon
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-137 — Injuring, etc., any property, monument, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-138 — Damaging public buildings, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-138.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-139 — Injuries to trees, fences or herbage on grounds of Capitol, or in any public square
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-140 — Destruction of trees, shrubs, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-141 — Cutting or destroying trees; carrying axe, saw, etc., while hunting
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-142 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-143 — Pulling down fences or leaving open gates
Article 7: Damage to and Tampering with Property
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-144 — Maiming, killing or poisoning animals, fowl, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-144.1 — Prohibition against killing or injuring police animals; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-144.2 — Prohibition against making a false representation of ownership of an animal to a public or private animal shelter; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-145 — Protection of homing pigeons
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-145.1 — Damaging or destroying research farm product; penalty; restitution
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-146 — Breaking, injuring, defacing, destroying, or preventing the operation of vehicle, aircraft, boat, or vessel; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-146.1 — Unlawful purchase or sale of a catalytic converter from a motor vehicle exhaust system that has been detached from a motor vehicle; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-146.2 — Interference with commercial fishing vessels or activity; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147 — Entering or setting in motion, vehicle, aircraft, boat, locomotive or rolling stock of railroad; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147.1 — Breaking and entering into railroad cars, motortrucks, aircraft, etc., or pipeline systems
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-147.2 — Devices for puncturing motor vehicle tires
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-148 — Bona fide repossession under lien
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-149 — Injury to hired animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-150 — Willfully destroying vessel, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-151 — Opening or carrying away pumps, etc., used for dispensing gasoline, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-151.1 — Injuring, destroying, removing, or tampering with firefighting equipment; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152 — Stealing from or tampering with parking meter, vending machine, pay telephone, etc
Article 7.1: Computer Crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.1 — Short title
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.11 — Article not exclusive
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.12 — Civil relief; damages
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.13 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.14 — Computer as instrument of forgery
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.15 — Encryption used in criminal activity
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.16 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.2 — Definitions; computer crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.3 — Computer fraud; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.3:1 — Transmission of unsolicited commercial electronic mail (spam); penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.4 — Computer trespass; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.5 — Computer invasion of privacy; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.5:1 — Using a computer to gather identifying information; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.6 — Theft of computer services; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7 — Personal trespass by computer; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:1 — Harassment by computer; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:2 — Using computer to commit a scheme involving false representations; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.8 — Property capable of embezzlement
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.9 — Repealed
Article 7.2: Fraudulent Procurement, Sale, or Receipt of Telephone Records
Article 8: Offenses Relating to Railroads and Other Utilities
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-153 — Obstructing or injuring canal, railroad, power line, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-154 — Shooting at or throwing missiles, etc., at train, car, vessel, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-155 — Injuring, etc., signal used by railroad
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-156 — Taking or removing waste or packing from journal boxes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-157 — Injury to fences or cattle stops along line of railroad
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-158 — Driving, etc., animal on track to recover damages
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-159 — Trespassing on railroad track
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160 — Trespassing on railroad trains
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.1 — Boarding or riding transportation district train without lawful payment of fare; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.2 — Trespassing on public transportation or emergency vehicle; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-160.3 — Fare enforcement inspectors; failure to produce proof of payment of fare; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-161 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-162 — Damage or trespass to public services or utilities or critical infrastructure; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-162.1 — Diverting wastewater line; diverting or wasting public water supply
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-163 — Tampering with metering device; diverting service; civil liability
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-164 — Unlawful use of, or injury to, telephone and telegraph lines; copying or obstructing messages; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-165 — Unlawful use of, or injury to, television or radio signals and equipment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-165.1 — Tampering with or unlawful use of cable television service
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-165.2 — Unlawful interference with emergency two-way radio communications; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-166 — Disclosing or inducing disclosure of certain information concerning customers of telephone companies
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-167 — Selling or transferring certain telephonic instruments
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-167.1 — Interception or monitoring of customer telephone calls; penalty
Chapter 6: Crimes Involving Fraud
Article 1: Forgery
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-168 — Forging public records, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-169 — Forging, or keeping an instrument for forging, a seal
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-170 — Forging coin or bank notes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-171 — Making or having anything designed for forging any writing, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172 — Forging, uttering, etc., other writings
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172.1 — Falsifying or altering and fraudulently using transcripts or diplomas; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-172.2 — Maliciously affixing another's signature to writing; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-173 — Having in possession forged coin or bank notes
Article 2: Impersonation
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-174 — Impersonating law-enforcement officer; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-174.1 — Impersonating certain public safety personnel; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-174.2 — Impersonating any local, town, city, or county elected official; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-175 — Unlawful wearing of officer's uniform or insignia; unlawful use of vehicle with word "police" shown thereon
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-176 — Unauthorized wearing or displaying on motor vehicles of any button, insignia or emblem of certain associations or societies or of Southern Cross of Honor
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-177 — Illegal use of insignia
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-177.1 — False representation of military status; penalty
Article 3: False Pretenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-178 — Obtaining money or signature, etc., by false pretense
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-178.1 — Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-178.2 — Financial exploitation by an agent; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-179 — Unlawful operation of coin box telephone, parking meter, vending machine, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-180 — Manufacture, etc., of slugs, etc., for such unlawful use
Article 4: Bad Check Law
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-181 — Issuing bad checks, etc., larceny
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-181.1 — Issuance of bad checks
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182 — Issuing bad checks on behalf of business firm or corporation in payment of wages; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-182.1 — Issuing bad checks in payment of taxes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-183 — Issuance of bad check prima facie evidence of intent and knowledge; notice by certified or registered mail
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-184 — Presumption as to notation attached to check, draft or order
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-185 — Evidence and presumptions in malicious prosecution actions after issuance of bad check
Article 5: False Representations to Obtain Property or Credit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186 — False statements to obtain property or credit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.2 — False statements or failure to disclose material facts in order to obtain aid or benefits under any local, state or federal housing assistance program
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.3 — Identity theft; penalty; restitution; victim assistance
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.3:1 — Identity fraud; consumer reporting agencies; police reports
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.4 — Use of a person's identity with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.4:1 — Internet publication of personal information of certain public officials
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.5 — Expungement of false identity information from police and court records; Identity Theft Passport
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.6 — Breach of personal information notification
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-187 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-187.1 — Obtaining or attempting to obtain oil, electric, gas, water, telephone, telegraph, cable television or electronic communication service without payment; penalty; civil liability
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-187.2 — Audiovisual recording of motion pictures unlawful; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188 — Defrauding hotels, motels, campgrounds, boardinghouses, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-188.1 — Defrauding person having a lien on an animal; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-189 — Defrauding keeper of motor vehicles or watercraft
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190 — Fraudulent misrepresentation as to breed of bull or cattle
Article 5.1: Offenses Involving Electronic Communication Devices
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.2 — Possession of an unlawful electronic communication device or equipment etc., used to manufacture such device; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.3 — Sale of an unlawful electronic communication device; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.4 — Manufacture of an unlawful electronic communication device; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.5 — Separate offenses; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.6 — Restitution
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.7 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-190.8 — Civil relief; damages
Article 6: Offenses Relating to Credit Cards and Gift Cards
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-191 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-192 — Credit card or gift card theft; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-193 — Credit card and gift card forgery; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-194 — Unauthorized possession of two or more signed credit cards or credit card numbers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-195 — Credit card or gift card fraud; conspiracy; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-195.1 — Credit card factoring
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-195.2 — Fraudulent application for credit card; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-196 — Criminal possession of credit card forgery devices
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-196.1 — Unlawful use of payment card scanning devices and re-encoders; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-197 — Criminally receiving goods and services fraudulently obtained; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-198 — Obtaining airline, railroad, steamship, etc., ticket at discount price
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-198.1 — Venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-199 — Penalties for violation of article
Article 7: Miscellaneous False and Fraudulent Acts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-200 — Failure to perform promise to deliver crop, etc., in return for advances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-200.1 — Failure to perform promise for construction, etc., in return for advances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-201 — Advances secured by fraudulent promise to perform agricultural labor
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-202 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204 — False statement for the purpose of defrauding industrial sick benefit company
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204.1 — Fraudulent use of birth certificates, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204.2 — Manufacture, sale, etc., or possession of fictitious, facsimile or simulated official license or identification; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-204.3 — Transfers for the sole or primary purpose of obtaining a lower unemployment tax rate; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-205 — False pretense in obtaining registration of cattle and other animals and giving false pedigree
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-206 — Procuring an animal, aircraft, vehicle or boat with intent to defraud
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-207 — Making false entry, etc., in marriage register, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-208 — Making false statement, etc., for marriage record, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-209 — False publications
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-209.1 — Penalties for false certificate or failure to give bond
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-209.2 — Failure of clerk to give notice of appointment of special commissioner to collect purchase money or rent
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-210 — Stamping, etc., on newspapers, any word, etc., to cause belief it was done by publisher; circulating such newspapers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-211 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212 — Calling or summoning emergency medical services vehicle or firefighting apparatus without just cause; maliciously activating fire alarms; venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-212.1 — Unlawful for person not blind or incapacitated to carry white, white tipped with red or metallic cane
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213 — Simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213.1 — Obtaining certification as small, women-owned, or minority-owned business by deception; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213.2 — Filing false lien or encumbrance against another
Article 8: Misrepresentations and Other Offenses Connected with Sales
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-214 — Changing or removing, etc., trademarks, identification marks, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-214.1 — Penalties for failure to report removal or alteration of identification or serial number on business machines
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-215 — Removal or alteration of identification numbers on household electrical appliances; possession of such appliances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-216 — Untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising, inducements, writings or documents
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-216.1 — Unauthorized use of name or picture of any person; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-217 — Advertising merchandise, etc., for sale with intent not to sell at price or terms advertised; prima facie evidence of violation
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-218 — Failure to indicate goods, etc., are "seconds," "irregulars," "secondhand," etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-219 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-220 — Use of word "wholesale" or "wholesaler."
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-221 — Advertising new or used automobiles or trucks
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-222 — Misrepresentation as to source of merchandise; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-223 — "Going out of business" sales; permit required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-224 — "Going out of business" sales; counties, cities and towns to issue permits; inspections; application for permit; inventory required; commingling of other goods prohibited; duration; additional permits; inclusion of permit number and dates in advertisements; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-225 — Misrepresentations as to agricultural products
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-226 — Fraud and misrepresentation in sale of liquid fuels, lubricating oils and similar products
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-227 — Same; sale from pump indicating other brand
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-228 — Same; imitating indicia of other brands
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-229 — Same; false trade name or mixing brands
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-230 — Same; assisting in violation of §§ 18.2-226 through 18.2-229
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-231 — Same; label required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-232 — Same; punishment for violation of §§ 18.2-226 through 18.2-231
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-233 — Sale of goods marked "sterling" and "sterling silver."
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-234 — Sale of goods marked "coin" and "coin silver."
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-235 — Regulating sale of merchandise made of gold
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-236 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-237 — Buying, etc., certain secondhand materials; intent; possession
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-238 — Buying, etc., pig iron, etc., with intent to defraud; possession; evidence of intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-239 — Pyramid promotional schemes; misdemeanor; definitions; contracts void
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-240 — Same; injunction
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-241 — Acceptance of promissory notes in payment for food sold at retail
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-242 — Use of games, lotteries, etc., for promoting sale of certain products
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-242.1 — Certain referral transactions in connection with consumer sales or leases prohibited; effect of such transactions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-243 — When issuer or distributor of advertisements not guilty of violation; inadvertent error
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-244 — Right to select clientele or customers not affected
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-245 — Enjoining violation of this article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246 — Penalty in general for violations
Article 9: Virginia Comprehensive Money Laundering Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.1 — Title
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.2 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.3 — Money laundering; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.4 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.5 — Forfeiture of business license or registration upon conviction of sale or distribution of imitation controlled substance; money laundering
Article 10: Cigarette Delivery Sale Requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.10 — Shipping requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.11 — Registration and reporting requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.12 — Collection of taxes
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.13 — Civil penalties; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.14 — Counterfeit cigarettes; penalty; civil penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.15 — Enforcement
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.6 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.7 — Requirements for delivery sales
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.8 — Age verification requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-246.9 — Disclosure requirements
Chapter 7: Crimes Involving Health and Safety
Article 1: Drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-247 — Use of terms "controlled substances," "marijuana," "Schedules I, II, III, IV, V, and VI," "imitation controlled substance," and "counterfeit controlled substance" in Title 18.2
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248 — Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance or an imitation controlled substance prohibited; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.01 — Transporting controlled substances into the Commonwealth; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.02 — Allowing a minor or incapacitated person to be present during manufacture or attempted manufacture of methamphetamine or fentanyl prohibited; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.03 — Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute methamphetamine; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.04 — Methamphetamine Cleanup Fund established
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.05 — Prohibited equipment related to manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.1 — (Repeal effective July 1, 2027) Penalties for sale, gift, distribution or possession with intent to sell, give or distribute marijuana
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.1:1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.3 — Professional use of imitation controlled substances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.4 — Advertisement of imitation controlled substances prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.5 — Illegal stimulants and steroids; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.6 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-248.8 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-249 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-250 — Possession of controlled substances unlawful
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-250.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251 — Persons charged with first offense may be placed on probation; conditions; substance abuse screening, assessment treatment and education programs or services; drug tests; costs and fees; violations; discharge
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.01 — Substance abuse screening and assessment for felony convictions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.02 — Drug Offender Assessment and Treatment Fund
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.03 — Arrest and prosecution when experiencing or reporting an overdose or act of sexual violence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.1 — (Repeal effective July 1, 2027) Possession or distribution of marijuana for medical purposes permitted
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.1:1 — Possession or distribution of cannabis oil; public schools
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.1:2 — Possession or distribution of medical cannabis; hospitals, nursing homes, and certified nursing facilities; hospice and hospice facilities; assisted living facilities
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.1:3 — Possession or distribution of cannabis oil, or industrial hemp; laboratories; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Law employees
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.2 — Possession and distribution of flunitrazepam; enhanced penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.3 — Possession and distribution of gamma-butyrolactone; 1, 4-butanediol; enhanced penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.4 — Defeating drug and alcohol screening tests; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.5 — Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing medetomidine or xylazine; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-251.6 — Selling, giving, or distributing tianeptine product; civil penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-252 — Suspended sentence conditioned upon substance abuse screening, assessment, testing, and treatment or education
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-253 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-254 — Commitment of convicted person for treatment for substance abuse
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-254.1 — Recovery Court Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-254.2 — Specialty dockets; report
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-254.3 — Behavioral Health Docket Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-255 — Distribution of certain drugs to persons under 18 prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-255.1 — Distribution, sale or display of printed material advertising instruments for use in administering marijuana or controlled substances to minors; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-255.2 — Prohibiting the sale or manufacture of drugs on or near certain properties; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-256 — Conspiracy
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-257 — Attempts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258 — Certain premises deemed common nuisance; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.01 — Enjoining nuisances involving illegal drug transactions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.02 — Maintaining a fortified drug house; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.1 — Obtaining drugs, procuring administration of controlled substances, etc., by fraud, deceit or forgery
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-258.2 — Assisting individuals in unlawfully procuring prescription drugs; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-259 — Penalties to be in addition to civil or administrative sanctions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-259.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-260 — Prescribing, dispensing, etc., drug except as authorized in article and Drug Control Act; violations for which no penalty provided
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-260.1 — Falsifying patient records
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-261 — Monetary penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-262 — Witnesses not excused from testifying or producing evidence because of self-incrimination
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-263 — Unnecessary to negative exception, etc.; burden of proof of exception, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-264 — Inhaling drugs or other noxious chemical substances or causing, etc. others to do so prohibited; sale, distribution, etc. of nitrous oxide prohibited; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-264.01 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-264.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265 — Repealed
Article 1.1: Drug Paraphernalia
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.1 — Definition
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.2 — Evidence to be considered in cases under this article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.3 — Penalties for sale, etc., of drug paraphernalia
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.4 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.5 — Advertisement of drug paraphernalia prohibited; penalty
Article 1.2: Sale of Ephedrine or Related Compounds
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.10 — Exemption from participation in electronic system; requirement to maintain log
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.11 — Exemption from participation in electronic system and maintenance of a written log
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.12 — Authority to access data, records, and reports
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.13 — Confidentiality of data in possession of Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.14 — Prohibition on disclosure of information by entity operating the system
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.15 — Prohibition on disclosure of information by pharmacy or retail distributor; civil immunity
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.16 — Compliance with statutory provisions; civil immunity
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.17 — Exemption of information systems from provisions related to the Virginia Information Technologies Agency
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.18 — Failure to report certain sales; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.6 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.7 — Sale of the methamphetamine precursors ephedrine or related compounds; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.8 — Real-time electronic recording of sales of ephedrine or related compounds; memorandum of understanding
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-265.9 — Stop sales alerts; interruption of electronic system
Article 1.3: Dextromethorphan Distribution Act
Article 2: Driving Motor Vehicle, Etc., While Intoxicated
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-266 — Driving motor vehicle, engine, etc., while intoxicated, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-266.1 — Persons younger than 21 years of age driving after illegally consuming alcohol; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-267 — Preliminary analysis of breath to determine alcoholic content of blood
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.1 — Chemical testing to determine alcohol or drug content of blood; definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.10 — Evidence of violation of driving under the influence offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.11 — Substantial compliance
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.12 — Ordinances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.2 — Implied consent to post-arrest testing to determine drug or alcohol content of blood
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.3 — Refusal of tests; penalties; procedures
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.4 — Trial and appeal for refusal
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.5 — Qualifications and liability of persons authorized to take blood sample; procedure for taking samples
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.6 — Transmission of blood samples
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.7 — Transmission of blood test samples; use as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.8 — Fees
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-268.9 — Assurance of breath-test validity; use of breath-test results as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-269 — Presumptions from alcohol or drug content of blood
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-270 — Penalty for driving while intoxicated; subsequent offense; prior conviction
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-270.01 — Multiple offenders; payment to Trauma Center Fund
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-270.1 — Ignition interlock systems; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-270.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-271 — Forfeiture of driver's license for driving while intoxicated
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-271.1 — Probation, education, and rehabilitation of person charged or convicted; person convicted under law of another state or federal law
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-271.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-271.3 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-271.4 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-271.5 — Restricted permits to operate a motor vehicle; ignition interlock systems
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-272 — Driving after forfeiture of license
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273 — Report of conviction to Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 2.1: Commission on the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program (Vasap)
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.2 — Commission on VASAP; purpose; membership; terms; meetings; staffing; compensation and expenses; chair's executive summary
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.3 — Additional powers and duties of the Commission
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.4 — Local alcohol safety action programs
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.5 — Powers and duties of the local independent policy board
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.6 — Fiscal agent locality
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.7 — Procedure when suspension, revocation, etc., of certification of local ASAP
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.8 — Requirements of employees of local ASAPs
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-273.9 — Ignition interlock system and remote alcohol monitoring device; certification by Commission on VASAP; regulations; sale or lease; monitoring use; reports; penalty
Article 3: Transporting Dangerous Articles
Article 3.1: Transportation of Hazardous Materials
Article 4: Dangerous Use of Firearms or Other Weapons
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-279 — Discharging firearms or missiles within or at building or dwelling house; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-280 — Willfully discharging firearms in public places
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-281 — Setting spring gun or other deadly weapon
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-282 — Pointing, holding, or brandishing firearm, air or gas operated weapon or object similar in appearance; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-282.1 — Brandishing a machete or other bladed weapon with intent to intimidate; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283 — Carrying dangerous weapon to place of religious worship
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283.1 — Carrying weapon into courthouse
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283.2 — Carrying a firearm or explosive material within Capitol Square and the surrounding area, into a building owned or leased by the Commonwealth, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283.3 — Possession of a weapon in a hospital that provides mental health services or developmental services prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-284 — Selling or giving toy firearms
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-285 — Hunting with firearms while under influence of intoxicant or narcotic drug; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-286 — Shooting in or across road or in street
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-286.1 — Shooting from vehicles so as to endanger persons; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.01 — Carrying weapon in air carrier airport terminal
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.2 — Wearing of body armor while committing a crime; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.3 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.4 — Carrying loaded firearms in public areas prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.4:1 — Importation, sale, manufacture, etc., of assault firearms prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-287.5 — Reporting lost or stolen firearms; civil penalty
Article 5: Uniform Machine Gun Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-288 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-289 — Use of machine gun for crime of violence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-290 — Use of machine gun for aggressive purpose
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-291 — What constitutes aggressive purpose
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-292 — Presence prima facie evidence of use
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-293 — What article does not apply to
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-293.1 — What article does not prohibit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-294 — Manufacturer's and dealer's register; inspection of stock
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-295 — Registration of machine guns
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-296 — Search warrants for machine guns
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-297 — How article construed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-298 — Short title of article
Article 6: "Sawed-Off" Shotgun and "Sawed-Off" Rifle Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-299 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-300 — Possession or use of "sawed-off" shotgun or rifle
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-301 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-303 — What article does not apply to
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-303.1 — What article does not prohibit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-304 — Manufacturer's and dealer's register; inspection of stock
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-305 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-306 — Search warrants for "sawed-off" shotguns and rifles; confiscation and destruction
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-307 — Short title of article
Article 6.1: Concealed Weapons and Concealed Handgun Permits
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-307.1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308 — Carrying concealed weapons; exceptions; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.01 — Carrying a concealed handgun with a permit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.010 — Renewal of concealed handgun permit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.011 — Replacement permits
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.012 — Prohibited conduct
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.013 — Suspension or revocation of permit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.014 — Reciprocity
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.015 — Inclusion of Supreme Court website on application
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.016 — Retired law-enforcement officers; carrying a concealed handgun
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.02 — Application for a concealed handgun permit; Virginia resident or domiciliary
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.03 — Fees for concealed handgun permits
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.04 — Processing of the application and issuance of a concealed handgun permit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.05 — Issuance of a de facto permit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.06 — Nonresident concealed handgun permits
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.07 — Entry of information into the Virginia Criminal Information Network
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.08 — Denial of a concealed handgun permit; appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.09 — Disqualifications for a concealed handgun permit
Article 7: Other Illegal Weapons
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1 — Possession of firearm, stun weapon, or other weapon on school property prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:1 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms by persons acquitted by reason of insanity; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:2 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm by persons adjudicated legally incompetent or mentally incapacitated; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:3 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm by persons involuntarily admitted or ordered to outpatient treatment; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:4 — Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons subject to protective orders; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:5 — Purchase or transportation of firearm by persons convicted of certain drug offenses prohibited
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:6 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearms by persons subject to substantial risk orders; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:7 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm by persons enrolled into the Voluntary Do Not Sell Firearms List; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:8 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following an assault and battery of a family or household member; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.1:9 — Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm following conviction for importation, sale, possession, etc., of assault firearm; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2 — Possession or transportation of firearms, firearms ammunition, stun weapons, explosives or concealed weapons by convicted felons; penalties; petition for restoration order; when issued
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:01 — Possession or transportation of certain firearms by certain persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:1 — Prohibiting the selling, etc., of firearms to certain persons; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:2 — Criminal history record information check required for the transfer of certain firearms
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:3 — Criminal background check required for employees of a gun dealer to transfer firearms; exemptions; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:4 — Firearm verification check; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.2:5 — Criminal history record information check required to sell firearm; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.3 — Use or attempted use of restricted ammunition in commission or attempted commission of crimes prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.4 — Possession of firearms while in possession of certain substances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5 — Manufacture, assembly, importation, etc., of plastic or other nondetectable firearm prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:1 — Manufacture, importation, sale, possession, transfer, or transportation of auto sears and trigger activators prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.5:2 — Prohibition on unfinished frames or receivers and unserialized firearms; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.6 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.7 — Possession, transportation, or purchase of certain firearms by certain persons; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.7:1 — Storage of firearms; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.7:2 — Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-308.8 — Importation, sale, possession or transfer of Striker 12's prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-309 — Furnishing certain weapons to minors; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-309.1 — Sale, transfer, etc., of certain firearms magazines prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-310 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-311 — Prohibiting the selling or having in possession blackjacks, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-311.1 — Removing, altering, etc., serial number or other identification on firearm; selling, giving, etc., or possessing firearm without serial number; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-311.2 — Third conviction of firearm offenses; penalty
Article 8: Miscellaneous Dangerous Conduct
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-312 — Illegal use of tear gas, phosgene and other gases
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-313 — Handling or using snakes so as to endanger human life or health
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-313.1 — Withholding information about possibly rabid animal; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-313.2 — Introduction of snakehead fish or zebra mussel; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-314 — Failing to secure medical attention for injured child
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-315 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-316 — Duty of persons causing well or pit to be dug to fill it before abandonment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-317 — Covers to be kept on certain wells
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-318 — Authority of counties, cities and towns to require and regulate well covers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-319 — Discarding or abandoning iceboxes, etc.; precautions required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-320 — Sale, etc., of plastic bags; warning required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-321 — Using X ray, fluoroscope, etc., in the fitting of footwear
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-322 — Expectorating in public places
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-322.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-323 — Leaving disabled or dead animal in road, or allowing dead animal to remain unburied
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-323.01 — Prohibition against disposal of dead body; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-323.02 — Prohibition against concealment of dead body; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-323.1 — Drinking while operating a motor vehicle; possession of open container while operating a motor vehicle and presumption; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-324 — Throwing or depositing certain substances upon highway; removal of such substances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-324.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-324.2 — Use of unmanned aircraft system for certain purposes; penalty
Chapter 8: Crimes Involving Morals and Decency
Article 1: Gambling
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-325 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-325.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-326 — Penalty for illegal gambling
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-327 — Winning by fraud; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-328 — Conducting illegal gambling operation; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-329 — Owners, etc., of gambling place permitting its continuance; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-330 — Accessories to gambling activity; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-331 — Illegal possession, etc., of gambling device; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-331.1 — Operation of gambling devices at unregulated locations; civil penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-332 — Certain acts not deemed "consideration" in prosecution under this article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-333 — Exceptions to article; certain sporting events
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334 — Exception to article; private residences
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.1 — Defeated at referendum
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.2 — Same; bingo games, raffles, duck races, and Texas Hold'em poker tournaments conducted by certain organizations
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.3 — Exemptions to article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.4 — Exemptions to article; pari-mutuel wagering
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.5 — Exemptions to article; certain gaming operations
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-334.6 — Exemptions to article; amusement devices
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-335 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-336 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-337 — Immunity of witnesses from prosecution
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-338 — Enforcement of § 18.2-331 by Governor and Attorney General
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-339 — Enjoining offenses relating to gambling
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340 — County ordinances prohibiting illegal gambling
Article 1.1: Bingo and Raffles [Repealed]
Article 1.1:1: Charitable Gaming
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.15 — State control of charitable gaming
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.16 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.17 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.18 — Powers and duties of the Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.19 — Regulations of the Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.20 — Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit; hearings and appeals
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.21 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.22 — Permitted forms of gaming; prizes not gaming contracts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.23 — Organizations exempt from certain fees and reports
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.24 — Eligibility for permit; exceptions; where valid
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.24:1 — Registration requirements; certain organizations
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.25 — Permit required; application fee; form of application
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.25:1 — Authorization to conduct electronic gaming required; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.25:2 — Temporary permits authorized; limitations
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.26 — Sale of raffle tickets; drawings
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.26:1 — Sale of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.26:2 — Sale of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards dispensed by mechanical equipment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.26:3 — Electronic gaming; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.27 — Conduct of bingo games
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.27:1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.28 — Conduct of instant bingo, network bingo, pull tabs, and seal cards
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.28:1 — Conduct of network bingo
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.28:2 — Conduct of Texas Hold'em poker tournaments by qualified organizations; limitation of operator fee; conditions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.29 — Joint operation of bingo games; written reports; joint permit required
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.30 — Reports of gross receipts, electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts, and disbursements required; form of reports; failure to file
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.30:1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.30:2 — Reports of electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts by electronic gaming manufacturer required; form of reports; failure to file
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.31 — Audit of reports; exemption; audit and administration fee; additional assessment of gross receipts and electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.32 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.33 — Prohibited practices
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.34 — Suppliers of charitable gaming supplies; manufacturers of electronic gaming devices; permit; qualification; suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew certificate; maintenance, production and release of records
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.34:1 — Bingo managers and callers; remuneration; registration; qualification; suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew certificate; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.34:2 — Licensing of network bingo providers; qualification; suspension, revocation, or refusal to renew license; maintenance, production, and release of records
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.35 — Assistance from Department of State Police
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.36 — Suspension of permit and registration
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.36:1 — Civil penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.37 — Criminal penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-340.38 — Repealed
Article 2: Sunday Offenses [Repealed]
Article 3: Commercial Sex Trafficking, Prostitution, Etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-344 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-345 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-346 — Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-346.01 — Prostitution; solicitation; commercial exploitation of a minor; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-346.1 — Testing of convicted prostitutes and injection drug users for sexually transmitted infection
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-347 — Keeping, residing in, or frequenting a bawdy place; "bawdy place" defined; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348 — Aiding prostitution or illicit sexual intercourse, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-348.1 — Promoting travel for prostitution; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-349 — Using vehicles to promote prostitution or unlawful sexual intercourse; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-350 — Confinement of convicted prostitutes and persons violating §§ 18.2-347 through 18.2-349
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-351 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-354 — Reserved
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-355 — Taking, detaining, etc., person for prostitution, etc., or consenting thereto; human trafficking
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356 — Receiving money for procuring person; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-356.1 — Purchasing or selling of minors; exceptions; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357 — Receiving money from earnings of male or female prostitute; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-357.1 — Commercial sex trafficking; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-358 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-359 — Venue for criminal sexual assault or where any person transported for criminal sexual assault, attempted criminal sexual assault, or purposes of unlawful sexual intercourse, crimes against nature, and indecent liberties with children; venue for such crimes when coupled with a violent felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-360 — Competency of persons to testify in prosecutions under §§ 18.2-355 through 18.2-361
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-361 — Crimes against nature; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-361.01 — Sexual abuse of animals; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-361.1 — Victims of sex trafficking; affirmative defense; immunity for minors
Article 4: Family Offenses; Crimes Against Children, Etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-362 — Person marrying when spouse is living; penalty; venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-363 — Leaving Commonwealth to evade law against bigamy
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-364 — Exceptions to §§ 18.2-362 and 18.2-363
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-365 — Adultery defined; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-366 — Sexual intercourse by persons forbidden to marry; incest; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-367 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-368 — Placing or leaving spouse for prostitution; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-369 — Abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370 — Taking indecent liberties with children; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.01 — Indecent liberties by children; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.1 — Taking indecent liberties with child by person in custodial or supervisory relationship; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.2 — Sex offenses prohibiting proximity to children; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.3 — Sex offenses prohibiting residing in proximity to children; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.4 — Sex offenses prohibiting working on school property; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.5 — Offenses prohibiting entry onto school or other property; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-370.6 — Penetration of mouth of child with lascivious intent; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371 — Causing or encouraging acts rendering children delinquent, abused, etc.; penalty; abandoned infant
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371.1 — Abuse and neglect of children; penalties; abandoned infant
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371.2 — Prohibiting purchase or possession of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking by a person under 21 years of age or sale of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking to persons under 21 years of age; civil penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371.2:1 — Prohibiting possession of retail tobacco products and hemp products intended for smoking by a person younger than 21 years of age; seizure
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371.3 — Tattooing or body piercing of minors
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-371.4 — Prohibiting the sale of novelty lighters to juveniles
Article 5: Obscenity and Related Offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-372 — "Obscene" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-373 — Obscene items enumerated
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374 — Production, publication, sale, possession, etc., of obscene items
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374.1 — Production, publication, sale, financing, etc., of child pornography; presumption as to age
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374.1:1 — Possession, reproduction, distribution, solicitation, and facilitation of child pornography; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374.1:2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374.3 — Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-374.4 — Display of obscene material, child pornography, or grooming video or materials to a child unlawful; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-375 — Obscene exhibitions and performances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-376 — Advertising, etc., obscene items, exhibitions or performances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-376.1 — Enhanced penalties for using a computer in certain violations
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-377 — Placards, posters, bills, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-378 — Coercing acceptance of obscene articles or publications
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-379 — Employing or permitting minor to assist in offense under article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-380 — Punishment for first offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-381 — Punishment for subsequent offenses; additional penalty for owner
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-382 — Photographs, slides and motion pictures
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-383 — Exceptions to application of article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-384 — Proceeding against book alleged to be obscene
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-385 — Section 18.2-384 applicable to motion picture films
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-386 — Showing previews of certain motion pictures
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-386.1 — Unlawful creation of image of another; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-386.2 — Unlawful dissemination or sale of images of another; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-387 — Indecent exposure
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-387.1 — Obscene sexual display; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-388 — Intoxication in public; penalty; transportation of public inebriates to detoxification center
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-389 — Repealed
Article 6: Prohibited Sales and Loans to Juveniles
Article 7: Cruelty to Animals [Repealed]
Article 8: Offenses Involving Animals
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-403.1 — Offenses involving animals — Class 1 misdemeanors
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-403.2 — Offenses involving animals — Class 3 misdemeanors
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-403.3 — Offenses involving animals — Class 4 misdemeanors
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-403.4 — Unauthorized release of animals; penalty
Chapter 9: Crimes Against Peace and Order
Article 1: Riot and Unlawful Assembly
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-404 — Obstructing free passage of others
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-404.1 — Obstructing reproductive health care facility; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-405 — What constitutes a riot; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-406 — What constitutes an unlawful assembly; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-407 — Remaining at place of riot or unlawful assembly after warning to disperse
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-408 — Conspiracy; incitement, etc., to riot
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-409 — Resisting or obstructing execution of legal process
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-410 — Power of Governor to summon law-enforcement agencies, national guard, etc., to execute process or preserve the peace
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-411 — Dispersal of unlawful or riotous assemblies; duties of officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-412 — Immunity of officers and others in quelling a riot or unlawful assembly
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-413 — Commission of certain offenses in county, city or town declared by Governor to be in state of riot or insurrection
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414 — Injury to property or persons by persons unlawfully or riotously assembled
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414.1 — Obstructing emergency medical services agency personnel in performance of mission; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-414.2 — Crossing established police lines, perimeters or barricades
Article 2: Disorderly Conduct
Article 3: Abusive and Insulting Language
Article 4: Picketing of Dwelling Places
Article 5: Activities Tending to Cause Violence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-420 — "Clandestine organization" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-421 — Information to be filed by clandestine organization with State Corporation Commission
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-422 — Prohibition of wearing of masks in certain places; exceptions; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-423 — Burning cross on property of another or public place with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-423.01 — Burning object on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-423.1 — Placing Nazi symbol or emblem on certain property with intent to intimidate; penalty; prima facie evidence of intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-423.2 — Displaying noose on property of another or a highway or other public place with intent to intimidate; penalty
Article 6: Unlawful Use of Telephones
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-424 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-425.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-426 — "Emergency call" and "emergency personnel" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-427 — Use of profane, threatening, or indecent language over public airways or by other methods
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-428 — Giving certain false information to another by telephone
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-429 — Causing a telephone, digital pager, or other device to ring or signal with intent to annoy; emergency communications; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-429.1 — False caller identification information; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-430 — Venue for offenses under this article
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-431 — Duty of telephone companies; notices in directories
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-431.1 — Illegal conveyance or possession of cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device by prisoner or committed person; penalty
Article 7: Places of Amusement and Dance Halls
Article 8: Unlawful Paramilitary Activity
Chapter 10: Crimes Against the Administration of Justice
Article 1: Perjury
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-434 — What deemed perjury; punishment and penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-435 — Giving conflicting testimony on separate occasions as to same matter; indictment; sufficiency of evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-436 — Inducing another to give false testimony; sufficiency of evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-437 — Immunity of witnesses
Article 2: Bribery and Related Offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-438 — Bribes to officers or candidates for office
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-439 — Acceptance of bribe by officer or candidate
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-440 — Bribes to officers to prevent service of process
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-441 — Giving bribes to, or receiving bribes by, commissioners, jurors, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-441.1 — Bribery of witnesses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-442 — Bribery of participants in games, contests or sports
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-443 — Solicitation or acceptance of bribes by participants or by managers, coaches or trainers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-444 — Corruptly influencing, or being influenced as, agents, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-444.1 — Reserved
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-444.2 — Giving or accepting a fee or gift for purposes of influencing decisions of financial institution
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-445 — Immunity of witnesses
Article 3: Bribery of Public Servants and Party Officials
Article 4: Barratry
Article 5: Contempt of Court
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-456 — Cases in which courts and judges may punish summarily for contempt
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-457 — Fine and imprisonment by court limited unless jury impaneled
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-458 — Power of judge of district court to punish for contempt
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-459 — Appeal from sentence of such judge
Article 6: Interference with Administration of Justice
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-460 — Obstructing justice; resisting arrest; fleeing from a law-enforcement officer; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-460.1 — Unlawful disclosure of existence of order authorizing wire or oral interception of communication
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-461 — Falsely summoning or giving false reports to law-enforcement officials
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-461.1 — False emergency communication to emergency personnel; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-462 — Concealing or compounding offenses; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-462.1 — Use of police radio during commission of crime
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-463 — Refusal to aid officer in execution of his office
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-464 — Failure to obey order of conservator of the peace
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-465 — Officer summoning juror to act impartially
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-465.1 — Penalizing employee for court appearance or service on jury panel
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-465.2 — Contact with jurors after trial prohibited; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-466 — Corruptly procuring juror to be summoned
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-467 — Fraud in drawing jurors, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-468 — Making sound recordings of jury deliberations
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-469 — Officer refusing, delaying, etc., to execute process for criminal
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-470 — Extortion by officer
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-471 — Fraudulent issue of fee bills
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-471.1 — Destruction of human biological evidence; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-472 — False entries or destruction of records by officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-472.1 — Providing false information or failing to provide registration information; penalty; prima facie evidence
Article 7: Escape of, Communications with and Deliveries to Prisoners
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-473 — Persons aiding escape of prisoner or child
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-473.1 — Communication with prisoners or committed person; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-473.2 — Covering a security camera in a correctional facility; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-474 — Delivery of articles to prisoners or committed person
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-474.1 — Delivery of drugs, firearms, explosives, etc., to prisoners or committed persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-474.2 — Bribery in correctional facilities; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-475 — Officers, etc., voluntarily allowing person convicted, charged, or adjudicated delinquent of felony to escape; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-476 — Officers, etc., willfully and deliberately permitting person convicted of, charged with, or adjudicated delinquent of a nonfelonious offense to escape or willfully refusing to receive person; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-477 — Prisoner escaping from jail; how punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-477.1 — Escapes from juvenile facility; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-477.2 — Punishment for certain offenses committed within a secure juvenile facility or detention home
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-478 — Escape from jail or custody by force or violence without setting fire to jail; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-479 — Escape without force or violence or setting fire to jail; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-479.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-480 — Escape, etc., by setting fire to jail
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-480.1 — Admissibility of records of Department of Corrections in escape cases
Chapter 11: Offenses Against the Sovereignty of the Commonwealth
Article 1: Treason and Related Offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-481 — Treason defined; how proved and punished
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-482 — Misprision of treason
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-483 — Attempting, or instigating others, to establish usurped government
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-484 — Advocacy of change in government by force, violence or other unlawful means
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-485 — Conspiring to incite one race to insurrection against another race
Article 2: Uniform Flag Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-486 — Definition of flag, standard, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-487 — Exhibition or display
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-488 — Mutilating, defacing, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-488.1 — Flag at half staff or mast for certain public safety personnel killed in the line of duty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-489 — To what article applies
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-490 — Penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-491 — Construction
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-492 — Short title
Chapter 12: Miscellaneous
Article 1: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-493 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-494 — Unlawful use of, filling or refilling, or trafficking in containers
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-495 — Presumptive evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-496 — Punishment for violation
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-497 — Fines and costs
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-498 — Exempt containers
Article 1.1: Virginia Governmental Frauds Act
Article 2: Conspiracy to Injure Another in Trade, Business or Profession
Article 3: Miscellaneous Offenses in General
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-502 — Medical referral for profit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-502.1 — Weight loss centers or clinics; disclosure
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-502.2 — Warning required for certain medical tests; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-503 — Possession or duplication of certain keys
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-504 — Destroying or concealing wills
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-504.1 — Unlawful change of name; punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-505 — Preparation, etc., of papers to be submitted for academic credit
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-506 — "Person" and "prepare" defined
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-507 — Injunctions against violation of § 18.2-505
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-508 — Penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-509 — Employment of lights under certain circumstances
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-510 — Burial or cremation of animals or fowls which have died
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-511 — Sale of certain military grave markers prohibited
- Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-511.1 — Smoking in proximity to a medical oxygen source in a health care facility; penalty
Chapter 13: Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act
Title 19.2: Criminal Procedure
Chapter 1: General Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-1 — Repealing clause
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-2 — Effect of repeal of Title 19.1 and enactment of this title
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-3 — Certain notices, recognizances and processes validated
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-3.1 — Personal appearance by two-way electronic video and audio communication; standards
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-4 — References to former sections, articles or chapters of Titles 18.1 and 19.1
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-5 — Meaning of certain terms
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-6 — Appointive power of circuit courts
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-7 — Rewards for arrest of persons convicted of or charged with offenses; rewards for conviction of unknown offenders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-8 — Limitation of prosecutions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-8.1 — Prosecution for murder or manslaughter; passage of time not a limitation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-9 — Prosecution of certain criminal cases removed from state to federal courts; costs
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-9.1 — Written notice required for complaining witness who is requested to take polygraph test
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-10 — Outlawry abolished
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-10.1 — Subpoena duces tecum for obtaining records concerning banking and credit cards
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-10.2 — Administrative subpoena issued for record from provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-10.3 — Reasonable suspicion required to stop, board, or inspect a noncommercial vessel on navigable waters of the Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-10.4 — Subpoena duces tecum; attorney-issued subpoena duces tecum
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11 — Procedure in contempt cases
Chapter 1.1: Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.01 — Crime victim and witness rights
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.02 — Prohibiting inquiry into the immigration status of certain victims or witnesses of crime
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.1 — Establishment of crime victim-witness assistance programs; funding; minimum standards
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.2 — Crime victim's right to nondisclosure of certain information; exceptions; testimonial privilege
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.3 — Virginia Crime Victim-Witness Fund
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.4 — Establishment of victim-offender reconciliation program
Chapter 1.2: Physical Evidence Recovery Kits and Trace Evidence Collection Kits
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.10 — Expungement of DNA profile
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.11 — Victim's right to notification of scientific analysis information
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.12 — Costs of physical evidence recovery kits and trace evidence collection kits
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.13 — Physical Evidence Recovery Kit Tracking System
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.5 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.6 — Anonymous physical evidence recovery kits and anonymous trace evidence collection kits
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.6:1 — Telehealth sexual assault forensic examinations; admissibility of physical evidence recovery kit
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.7 — Law enforcement taking possession of physical evidence recovery kits and trace evidence collection kits
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.8 — Submission of physical evidence recovery kits and trace evidence collection kits to the Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.9 — Lack of compliance with procedures
Chapter 1.3: Artificial Intelligence-Based Tools
Chapter 2: Conservators of the Peace and Special Policemen
Article 1: Appointment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-12 — Who are conservators of the peace
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-13 — Special conservators of the peace; authority; jurisdiction; registration; liability of employers; penalty; report
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-13.1 — Application for special conservator of the peace by locality
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-14 — Conservators of the peace for fairgrounds and cemeteries; bond required
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-15 — When conservator appointed under § 19.2-13 need not be a citizen
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-16 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-17 — Repealed
Article 2: Powers and Duties
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-18 — Powers and duties generally
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-19 — Recognizance to keep the peace; when required
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-20 — Same; complaint and issuance of warrant therefor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-21 — Same; procedure when accused appears
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-22 — Same; arrest without a warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-23 — Payment of fees or mileage allowances into county or city treasury
Article 3: Appeals
Chapter 3: Magistrates
Article 1: Transition Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-26 — Repeal of inconsistent statutes, municipal charters, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-27 — Effect of repeal of Title 39.1 on prior acts, offenses, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-28 — Certain notices, recognizances and processes validated
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-29 — References to former sections, articles and chapters in Title 39.1
Article 2: Abolition of Justice of the Peace System
Article 3: The Magistrate System
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-33 — Office of magistrate
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-34 — Number of magistrates
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-35 — Appointment; supervision generally
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-36 — Chief magistrates
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-37 — Magistrates; eligibility for appointment; restrictions on activities
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-38 — Probationary period; compensation and benefits; vacancies; revocation of appointment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-38.1 — Training standards; training prerequisite to reappointment; waiver
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-39 — Bond
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-40 — Repealed
Article 4: Supervision
Article 5: Jurisdiction and Powers
Article 6: Compensation and Fees
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-46 — Compensation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-46.1 — Salaries to be fixed by the Executive Secretary; limitations; mileage allowance
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-46.2 — Full-time magistrates; certification for retirement coverage
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-47 — Magistrate not to receive claims or evidence of debt for collection
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-47.1 — Disposition of funds
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-48 — Audits
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-48.1 — Quarters for magistrates
Chapter 4: Special Magistrates [Repealed]
Chapter 5: Search Warrants
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-52 — When search warrant may issue
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-53 — What may be searched and seized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-53.1 — Taking blood samples pursuant to search warrant; immunity
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-54 — Affidavit preliminary to issuance of search warrant; general search warrant prohibited; effect of failure to file affidavit
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-55 — Issuing general search warrant or search warrant without affidavit deemed malfeasance
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56 — To whom search warrant directed; what it shall command; warrant to show date and time of issuance; copy of affidavit to be part of warrant and served therewith; warrants not executed within 15 days
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56.1 — Warrant issued for search of attorney's office
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-56.2 — Application for and issuance of search warrant for a tracking device; installation and use
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-57 — Execution and return of warrant; list of property seized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-58 — Disposition of property seized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-59 — Search without warrant prohibited; when search without warrant lawful
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-59.1 — Strip searches prohibited; exceptions; how strip searches conducted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60 — Motion for return of seized property and to suppress
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60.1 — Use of unmanned aircraft systems by public bodies; search warrant required
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-60.2 — Issuance of search warrant, subpoena, court order, or other process for information related to menstrual health data prohibited
Chapter 6: Interception of Wire, Electronic or Oral Communications
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-61 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-62 — Interception, disclosure, etc., of wire, electronic or oral communications unlawful; penalties; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-63 — Manufacture, possession, sale or advertising of certain devices unlawful; penalties; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-63.1 — Supervision and control of devices; unauthorized possession
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-64 — Forfeiture of unlawful devices
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-65 — When intercepted communications and evidence derived therefrom not to be received in evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-66 — When Attorney General or Chief Deputy Attorney General may apply for order authorizing interception of communications
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-67 — Disclosure of information obtained by authorized means
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-68 — Application for and issuance of order authorizing interception; contents of order; recording and retention of intercepted communications, applications and orders; notice to parties; introduction in evidence of information obtained
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-69 — Civil action for unlawful interception, disclosure, or use
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70 — Reports to be filed by courts and Attorney General
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70.1 — General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70.2 — Application for and issuance of order for a pen register or trap and trace device; assistance in installation and use
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-70.3 — Obtaining records concerning electronic communication service or remote computing service
Chapter 7: Arrest
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-71 — Who may issue process of arrest
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-72 — When it may issue; what to recite and require
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-73 — Issuance of summons instead of warrant in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-73.1 — Notice of issuance of warrant or summons; appearance; failure to appear
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-73.2 — Law-enforcement officers to issue subpoenas; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-74 — Issuance and service of summons in place of warrant in misdemeanor case; issuance of summons by special conservators of the peace
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-74.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-75 — Copy of process to be left with accused; exception
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-76 — Execution and return of warrant, capias or summons; arrest outside county or city where charge is to be tried
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-76.1 — Submission of quarterly reports concerning unexecuted felony and misdemeanor warrants and other criminal process; destruction; dismissal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-76.2 — Mailing of summons in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-76.3 — Failure to appear on return date for summons issued under § 19.2-76.2
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-77 — Escape, flight and pursuit; arrest anywhere in Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-78 — Uniform of officer making arrest
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-79 — Arrest by officers of other states of United States
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-80 — Duty of arresting officer; bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-80.1 — When arrested person operating motor vehicle; how vehicle removed from scene of arrest
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-80.2 — Duty of arresting officer; providing magistrate or court with criminal history information
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81 — Arrest without warrant authorized in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81.1 — Arrest without warrant by correctional officers in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81.2 — Power of correctional officers and designated noncustodial employees to detain
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81.3 — Arrest without a warrant authorized in cases of assault and battery against a family or household member and stalking and for violations of protective orders; procedure, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81.4 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81.5 — Cooperation with a law-enforcement officer
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-81.6 — Authority of law-enforcement officers to arrest illegal aliens
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-82 — Procedure upon arrest without warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-82.1 — Giving false identity to law-enforcement officer; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.1 — Report of arrest of school employees and adult students for certain offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.2 — Jail officer to ascertain citizenship of inmate
Chapter 7.1: Law-Enforcement Officer Conduct During an Arrest or Detention
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.3 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.4 — Prohibited practices for law-enforcement officers during an arrest or detention
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.5 — Use of deadly force by a law-enforcement officer during an arrest or detention
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.6 — Failure of a law-enforcement officer to intervene in use of excessive force
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.6:1 — Duty of law-enforcement officer to render aid upon danger to life or limb; immunity from civil liability
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.6:2 — Prohibition on wearing of facial coverings; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.7 — Penalties for violations of this chapter
Chapter 8: Extradition of Criminals
Article 1: Fugitives from Foreign Nations
Article 2: Uniform Criminal Extradition Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-85 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-86 — Fugitives from justice; duty of Governor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-87 — Form of demand
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-87.1 — Extradition of persons charged with certain criminal violations; prohibition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-88 — Governor may investigate case
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-89 — Extradition of persons imprisoned or awaiting trial in another state
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-90 — Extradition of persons who have left demanding state involuntarily
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-91 — Extradition of persons not in demanding state at time of commission of crime
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-92 — Issuance of Governor's warrant of arrest; its recitals
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-93 — Manner and place of execution of warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-94 — Assistance to arresting officer
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-95 — Rights of accused persons; application for writ of habeas corpus
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-96 — Penalty for noncompliance with preceding section
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-97 — Confinement in jail when necessary
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-98 — Same; for prisoners being taken through Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-99 — Arrest prior to requisition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-100 — Arrest without warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-101 — Confinement to await requisition; bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-102 — In what cases bail allowed; conditions of bond
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-103 — Discharge, recommitment or renewal of bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-104 — Forfeiture of bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-105 — Persons under criminal prosecution in this Commonwealth at time of requisition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-106 — When guilt or innocence of accused inquired into
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-107 — Governor may recall warrant or issue alias
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-108 — Fugitives from this Commonwealth; duty of Governor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-109 — Application for requisition for return of person charged with crime
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-110 — Application for requisition for return of escaped convict, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-111 — Form of such applications; copies, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-112 — Costs and expenses of extradition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-113 — Immunity from service of process in certain civil actions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-114 — Written waiver of extradition proceedings
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-115 — Nonwaiver by this Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-116 — No right of asylum; no immunity from other criminal prosecutions while in this Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-117 — Interpretation of article
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-118 — Short title
Chapter 9: Bail and Recognizances
Article 1: Bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-119 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-120 — Admission to bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-120.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-121 — Fixing terms of bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-122 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-123 — Release of accused on secured or unsecured bond or promise to appear; conditions of release
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-124 — Appeal from bail, bond, or recognizance order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-125 — Release pending appeal from conviction in court not of record
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-126 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-127 — Conditions of release of material witness
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-128 — Penalties for failure to appear
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-129 — Power of court to punish for contempt
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-130 — Bail in subsequent proceeding arising out of initial arrest
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-130.1 — Bail terms set by court on a capias to be honored by magistrate
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-131 — Bail for person held in jurisdiction other than that of trial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-132 — Motion to increase amount of bond fixed by judicial officer; when bond may be increased
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-132.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-134 — When bail piece to be delivered to accused; form of bail piece
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-134.1 — Collection and reporting of data related to adults charged with a criminal offense punishable by confinement in jail or a term of imprisonment
Article 2: Recognizances
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-135 — Commitment for trial; recognizance; notice to attorney for Commonwealth; remand on violation of condition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-136 — How bonds in recognizances payable; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-137 — Order of court on recognizance
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-138 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-141 — How recognizance taken for incapacitated or insane person or one under disability
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-142 — Where recognizance taken out of court to be sent
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-143 — Where default recorded; process on recognizance; forfeiture on recognizance; when copy may be used; cash bond
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-144 — Forfeiture of recognizance while in military or naval service
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-145 — How penalty remitted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-146 — Defects in form of recognizance not to defeat action or judgment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-147 — Docketing judgment on forfeited recognizance or bond
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-148 — Surety discharged on payment of amount, etc., into court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-149 — How surety on a bond in recognizance may surrender principal and be discharged from liability; deposit for surrender of principal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-150 — Proceeding when surety surrenders principal
Article 3: Satisfaction and Discharge
Article 4: Bail Bondsmen [Repealed]
Article 5: Pretrial Services Act
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.2 — Purpose; establishment of pretrial services and services agencies
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.3 — Department of Criminal Justice Services to prescribe standards; biennial plan
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.4 — Mandated services
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.4:1 — Form of oath of office for local pretrial services officer; authorization to seek capias
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.4:2 — Confidentiality of records of and reports on adult persons under investigation by or in the custody or supervision of a local pretrial services agency
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.4:3 — Duties and responsibilities of local pretrial services officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.5 — Community criminal justice boards
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.6 — Withdrawal from pretrial services
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.7 — Funding; failure to comply
Chapter 9.1: Protective Orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.10 — Protective order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.10:1 — Hope Card Program for persons protected by protective orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.11 — Venue for protective orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.12 — Compensation for required representation of respondents
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.7:1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.8 — Emergency protective orders authorized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.9 — Preliminary protective orders
Chapter 9.2: Substantial Risk Orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.13 — Emergency substantial risk order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.14 — Substantial risk order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.15 — Return or disposal of firearms
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.16 — False statement to law-enforcement officer, etc.; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.17 — Immunity of law-enforcement officers, etc.; chapter not exclusive
Chapter 10: Disability of Judge or Attorney for Commonwealth; Court- Appointed Counsel; Interpreters; Transcripts
Article 1: Disability of Judge
Article 2: Disability of Attorney for Commonwealth
Article 3: Appointment of Attorney for Accused
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-157 — Duty of court when accused appears without counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-158 — When person not free on bail shall be informed of right to counsel and amount of bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-159 — Determination of indigency; guidelines; statement of indigence; appointment of counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-159.1 — Interrogation by court; filing; change in circumstances; investigation by attorney for Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-160 — Appointment of counsel or waiver of right
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-160.1 — Appointment of counsel in Class 1 felony cases or cases involving a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-161 — Penalty for false swearing with regard to statement of indigence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-162 — Continuances to be granted if necessary
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163 — Compensation of court-appointed counsel
Article 3.1: Indigent Defense
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.01 — Virginia Indigent Defense Commission established; powers and duties
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.01:1 — Supplementing compensation of public defender
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.02 — Membership of Indigent Defense Commission; expenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.03 — Qualifications for court-appointed counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.04 — Public defender offices
Article 4: Public Defenders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.3 — Duties of public defenders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.4 — Inapplicability of §§ 17.1-606 and 19.2-163 where public defender offices established; exception
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.4:1 — Repayment of representation costs by convicted persons
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.5 — Legal services to public defenders and/or assistant public defenders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-163.6 — Repealed
Article 4.1: Counsel in Capital Cases
Article 5: Interpreters
Article 6: Recording Evidence and Incidents of Trial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-165 — Recording evidence and incidents of trial in felony cases; cost of recording; cost of transcripts; certified transcript deemed prima facie correct; request for copy of transcript
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-165.1 — Payment of medical fees in certain criminal cases; reimbursement
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-166 — Court reporters
Chapter 11: Proceedings on Question of Insanity
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-167 — Accused not to be tried while insane or feebleminded
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-168 — Notice to Commonwealth of intention to present evidence of insanity; continuance if notice not given
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-168.1 — Evaluation on motion of the Commonwealth after notice
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.1 — Raising question of competency to stand trial or plead; evaluation and determination of competency
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.2 — Disposition when defendant found incompetent
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.3 — Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent defendant; aggravated murder charge; sexually violent offense charge
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.3:1 — Disposition of the unrestorably incompetent defendant; capital murder charge; inpatient custody of the Commissioner
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.4 — Litigating certain issues when the defendant is incompetent
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.5 — Evaluation of sanity at the time of the offense; disclosure of evaluation results
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.6 — Inpatient psychiatric hospital admission from local correctional facility
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.7 — Disclosure by defendant during evaluation or treatment; use at guilt phase of trial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-169.8 — Orders for evaluation or treatment; duties of clerk; copies
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-170 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-174.1 — Information required prior to admission to a mental health facility
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-175 — Compensation of experts
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-176 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-177 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-177.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-178 — Where prisoner kept when no vacancy in facility or hospital
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-179 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-180 — Sentence or trial of prisoner when restored to sanity
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-181 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182 — Representation by counsel in proceeding for commitment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.1 — Repealed
Chapter 11.1: Disposition of Persons Acquitted by Reason of Insanity
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.10 — Release of person whose conditional release was revoked
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.11 — Modification or removal of conditions; notice; objections; review
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.12 — Representation of Commonwealth and acquittee
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.13 — Authority of Commissioner; delegation to board; liability
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.14 — Escape of persons placed or committed; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.15 — Escape of persons placed on conditional release; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.16 — Copies of orders to Commissioner
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.2 — Verdict of acquittal by reason of insanity to state the fact; temporary custody and evaluation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.3 — Commitment; civil proceedings
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.4 — Confinement and treatment; interfacility transfers; out-of-hospital visits; notice of change in treatment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.5 — Review of continuation of confinement hearing; procedure and reports; disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.6 — Petition for release; conditional release hearing; notice; disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.7 — Conditional release; criteria; conditions; reports
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.8 — Revocation of conditional release
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-182.9 — Emergency custody of conditionally released acquittee
Chapter 12: Preliminary Hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-183 — Examination of witnesses; assistance of counsel; evidentiary matters and remedies; power to adjourn case
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-183.1 — Joint preliminary hearings
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-184 — Witnesses may be separated (Subsection (a) of Supreme Court Rule 2:615 derived in part from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-185 — Testimony may be reduced to writing and subscribed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-186 — When accused to be discharged, tried, committed, or bailed by judge
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-187 — Admission into evidence of certain certificates of analysis
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-187.01 — Certificate of analysis as evidence of chain of custody of material described therein
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-187.02 — Admissibility of written reports or records of blood alcohol tests conducted in the regular course of providing emergency medical treatment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-187.1 — Procedures for notifying accused of certificate of analysis; waiver; continuances
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-187.2 — Procedure for subpoena duces tecum of analysis evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-188 — Reports by Chief Medical Examiner received as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-188.1 — Testimony regarding identification of controlled substances
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-188.2 — Certificate of surgeon as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-188.3 — Admissibility of affidavits by government officials regarding a search of government records (Subdivision (10)(b) of Supreme Court Rule 2:803 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-188.4 — Two-way video testimony related to certain forensic medical examinations
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-189 — Commitment of accused for further examination
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-190 — To whom, and when, examination and recognizance to be certified
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-190.1 — Certification of ancillary misdemeanor offenses or traffic intractions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-190.2 — Withdrawal of privately retained counsel
Chapter 13: Grand Juries
Article 1: In General
Article 2: Regular Grand Juries
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-193 — Number of regular grand juries
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-194 — When and how grand jurors to be selected and summoned; lists to be delivered to clerk
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-195 — Number and qualifications of grand jurors
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-196 — How deficiency of jurors supplied
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-197 — Foreman of grand jury; oaths of jurors and witnesses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-198 — When new foreman or juror may be sworn in
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-199 — Judge to charge grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-200 — Duties of grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-201 — Officers to give information of violation of penal laws to attorney for Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-202 — How indictments found and presentment made
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-203 — Indictments ignored may be sent to another grand jury; what irregularities not to vitiate indictment, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-204 — Penalties on officers and jurors for failure of duty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-205 — Pay and mileage of grand jurors
Article 3: Special Grand Juries
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-206 — When impanelled
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-207 — Composition of a special grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-208 — Subpoena power of special grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-209 — Presence of counsel for a witness
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-210 — Presence of attorney for the Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-211 — Provision for special counsel and other personnel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-212 — Provision for court reporter; use and disposition of notes, tapes and transcriptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-213 — Report by special grand jury; return of true bill
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-213.1 — Discharge of special grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-214 — Prosecutions resulting from report
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215 — Costs of special grand jury
Article 4: Multi-Jurisdiction Grand Juries
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.1 — Functions of a multi-jurisdiction grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.10 — Participation by Office of Attorney General; assistance of special counsel permitted in certain prosecutions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.11 — Discharge of grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.2 — Application for such grand jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.3 — When impaneled; impaneling order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.4 — Number and qualifications of jurors; grand jury list; when convened; compensation of jurors
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.5 — Subpoena power; counsel for witness; oath
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.6 — Role and presence of special counsel; examination of witnesses; sworn investigators
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.7 — Warnings given to witnesses; when witness in contempt; use of testimony compelled after witness invokes right against self-incrimination
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.8 — Returning a "true bill" of indictment; jurisdiction to be set out
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-215.9 — Court reporter provided; safekeeping of transcripts, notes, etc.; when disclosure permitted; access to record of testimony and evidence
Chapter 14: Presentments, Indictments and Informations
Article 1: Necessity for Indictment, Etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-216 — Definition of indictment, presentment and information
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-217 — When information filed; prosecution for felony to be by indictment or presentment; waiver; process to compel appearance of accused
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-217.1 — Central file of aggravated murder indictments
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-218 — Preliminary hearing required for person arrested on charge of felony; waiver
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-218.1 — Preliminary hearings involving certain sexual crimes against spouses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-218.2 — Hearing before juvenile and domestic relations district court required for persons accused of certain violations against their spouses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-219 — When capias need not be issued; summons; judgment
Article 2: Form and Requisites
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-220 — Contents of indictment in general
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-221 — Form of prosecutions generally; murder and manslaughter
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-222 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-223 — Charging several acts of embezzlement; description of money
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-224 — In prosecution for forgery, unnecessary to set forth copy of forged instrument
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-225 — Allegation of intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-226 — What defects in indictments not to vitiate them
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-227 — When judgment not to be arrested or reversed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-228 — Name and address of complaining witness to be written on indictment, etc., for misdemeanor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-229 — When complaining witness required to give security for costs
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-230 — Bill of particulars
Article 3: Amendments
Article 4: Process
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-232 — What process to be awarded against accused on indictment, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-233 — How awarded, directed, returnable and executed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-234 — Procedure when person arrested under capias
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-235 — Clerks to mail process to officers in other counties, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-236 — Where process of arrest may be executed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-237 — Process on indictment or presentment for misdemeanor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-238 — Summons against corporation; proceedings; expense of publication
Chapter 15: Trial and Its Incidents
Article 1: Jurisdiction
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-239 — Jurisdiction in criminal cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-240 — Clerks shall make out criminal docket; transportation orders
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-241 — Time within which court to set criminal cases for trial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-242 — Accused discharged from jail if not indicted in time
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-243 — Limitation on prosecution of felony due to lapse of time after finding of probable cause; misdemeanors; exceptions
Article 2: Venue
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-244 — Venue in general
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-245 — Offenses committed without and made punishable within Commonwealth; embezzlement or larceny committed within Commonwealth; where prosecuted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-245.01 — Offenses involving reports or statements concerning cigarette sales or stamping
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-245.1 — Forgery; where prosecuted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-245.2 — Tax offenses; where prosecuted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-246 — Injury inflicted by person within Commonwealth upon one outside Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-247 — Venue in certain homicide cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-248 — Venue when mortal wound, etc., inflicted in one county and death ensues in another
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-249 — Offenses committed on boundary of two counties, two cities, or county and city, etc.; where prosecuted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-249.1 — Offenses committed within towns situated in two or more counties; where prosecuted
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-249.2 — Venue for prosecution of computer and other crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-250 — How far jurisdiction of corporate authorities extends
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-251 — When and how venue may be changed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-252 — Court ordering change of venue may admit accused to bail and recognize witnesses; remand of accused not admitted to bail
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-253 — Procedure upon and after change of venue
Article 3: Arraignment; Pleas; Trial without Jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-254 — Arraignment; pleas; when court may refuse to accept plea; rejection of plea agreement; recusal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-254.1 — Procedure in traffic infraction cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-254.2 — Procedure in nontraffic offenses for which prepayment is authorized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-255 — Defendant allowed to plead several matters of law or fact
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-256 — Approvers
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-257 — Trial without jury in felony cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-258 — Trial of misdemeanors by court without jury; failure to appear deemed waiver of jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-258.1 — Trial of traffic infractions; measure of proof; failure to appear
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-259 — On trial for felony, accused to be present; when court may enter plea for him, and trial go on
Article 4: Trial by Jury
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-260 — Provisions of Title 8.01 apply except as provided in this article
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-261 — Charging grand jury in presence of person selected as juror
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-262 — Waiver of jury trial; numbers of jurors in criminal cases; how jurors selected from panel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-262.01 — Voir dire examination of persons called as jurors
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-262.1 — Joinder of defendants
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-263 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-263.1 — Contact between judge and juror prohibited
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-263.2 — Jury instructions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-263.3 — Juror information confidential
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-264 — When jury need not be kept together in felony case; sufficient compliance with requirement that jury be kept together
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-264.1 — Views by juries
Article 4.1: Trial of Capital Cases
Article 4.2: Discovery
Article 4.3: Discovery; Methods of Delivery
Article 5: Miscellaneous Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265 — Opening statement of counsel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.01 — Victims, certain members of the family and support persons not to be excluded
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.1 — Exclusion of witnesses (Subsection (a) of Supreme Court Rule 2:615 derived in part from this section and subsection (c) of Supreme Court Rule 2:615 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.2 — Judicial notice of laws (Supreme Court Rule 2:202 derived in part from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.3 — Nolle prosequi; discretion of court upon good cause shown
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.4 — Failure to provide discovery
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.5 — Prosecuting misdemeanor cases without attorney
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-265.6 — Dismissal of criminal charges on Commonwealth's motion; effect of dismissal of criminal charges
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-266 — Exclusion of persons from trial; photographs and broadcasting permitted under designated guidelines; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-266.1 — Conviction of lesser offense on indictment for homicide
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-266.2 — Defense objections to be raised before trial; hearing; bill of particulars
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-266.3 — Continuances; appearances of parties
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-266.4 — Expert assistance for indigent defendants
Chapter 16: Evidence and Witnesses
Article 1: In General
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-267 — Provisions applicable to witnesses in criminal as well as civil cases; obligation to attend; summons
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-267.1 — Authority of law-enforcement officer to issue summons to witness; failure to appear
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-267.2 — Response to subpoena for information stored in electronic format
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-268 — Right of accused to testify
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-268.1 — Contradiction by prior inconsistent writing (Subdivision (b)(i) of Supreme Court Rule 2:613 derived in part from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-268.2 — Recent complaint hearsay exception (Subdivision (23) of Supreme Court Rule 2:803 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-268.3 — Admissibility of statements by children in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-268.4 — Witness impeachment evidence designation; review process
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-269 — Convicts as witnesses (Supreme Court Rule 2:609 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-269.1 — Inmates as witnesses in criminal cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-269.2 — Nondisclosure of addresses or telephone numbers of crime victims and witnesses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270 — When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.1 — Use of photographs as evidence in certain larceny and burglary prosecutions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.1:1 — Computer and electronic data in obscenity, etc. cases; access to defendant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.2 — Disposition of money, securities or documents seized upon arrest, etc., and pertinent as evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.3 — Admissible evidence as to identity of party presenting bad check, draft or order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.4 — When donation, destruction, or return of exhibits received in evidence authorized
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.4:1 — Storage, preservation and retention of human biological evidence in felony cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.5 — DNA profile admissible in criminal proceeding
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.6 — Evidence of abuse admissible in certain criminal trials (Supreme Court Rule 2:409 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270.7 — Determining decibel level of sound with proper equipment; certificate as to accuracy of equipment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271 — Certain judicial officers incompetent to testify under certain circumstances; exceptions (Supreme Court Rule 2:605 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.1 — Competency of spouses to testify
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.2 — Testimony of spouses in criminal cases (Subsection (b) of Supreme Court Rule 2:504 derived from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.3 — Communications between ministers of religion and persons they counsel or advise (Supreme Court Rule 2:503 derived in part from this section)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.4 — Privileged communications by certain public safety personnel
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.5 — Protected information; newspersons engaged in journalism
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.6 — Evidence of defendant's mental condition admissible; notice to Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-271.7 — Notifying defendant of consequences criminal proceedings can have on immigration
Article 2: Witnesses from or for Another State
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-272 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-273 — Certificate that witness is needed in another state; hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-274 — When court to order witness to attend
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-275 — Arrest of witness
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-276 — Penalty for failure to attend and testify
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-277 — Summoning witnesses in another state to testify in this Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-278 — Reimbursement for daily mileage to such witnesses; issuance of warrant necessary to make tender
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-279 — Penalty for failure of such witnesses to testify
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-280 — Exemption of such witnesses from arrest or service of process
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-281 — Construction of article
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-282 — How article cited
Chapter 17: Convictions; Effect Thereof
Article 1: Proof and Verdicts
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-283 — How accused may be convicted of felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-284 — Proof of ownership in offense relating to property
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-285 — Accused guilty of part of offense charged; sentence; on new trial what tried
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-286 — Conviction of attempt or as accessory on indictment for felony; effect of general verdict of not guilty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-287 — Verdict and judgment, when jury agree as to some and disagree as to others
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-288 — Verdict when accused found guilty of punishable homicide
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-289 — Conviction of petit larceny
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-290 — Conviction of petit larceny though thing stolen worth $1,000 or more
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-291 — Faulty counts; motion to strike; general verdict of guilty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-291.1 — Report of conviction of school employees for certain offenses
Article 2: Former Jeopardy
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-292 — Acquittal by jury on merits bar to further prosecution for same offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-293 — When acquittal not a bar to further prosecution for same offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-294 — Offense against two or more statutes or ordinances
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-294.1 — Dismissal of one of dual charges for driving while intoxicated and reckless driving upon conviction of other charge
Article 3: Conviction of Aliens
Chapter 18: Sentence; Judgment; Execution of Sentence
Article 1: General Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-295 — Ascertainment of punishment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-295.1 — Sentencing proceeding by the jury after conviction
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-295.2 — Probation of felons sentenced for offenses committed on and after January 1, 1995, and on and after July 1, 2000
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-295.2:1 — Postrelease incarceration of felons sentenced for certain offenses committed on or after July 1, 2006
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-295.3 — Admission of victim impact testimony
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-296 — Withdrawal of plea of guilty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-297 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-297.1 — Sentence of person twice previously convicted of certain violent felonies
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-298 — Pronouncement of sentence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-298.01 — Use of discretionary sentencing guidelines
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-298.02 — Deferred disposition in a criminal case
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-298.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-299 — Investigations and reports by probation officers in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-299.1 — When Victim Impact Statement required; contents; uses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-299.2 — Alcohol and substance abuse screening and assessment for designated Class 1 misdemeanor convictions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-299.3 — Report of arrest and conviction of school employees by probation and parole officers for certain offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-300 — Deferring for mental examination sentence of person convicted of offense indicating sexual abnormality
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-301 — Judge shall require examination under § 19.2-300; by whom made; report; expenses of psychiatrist
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-302 — Construction and administration of §§ 19.2-300 and 19.2-301
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303 — Suspension or modification of sentence; probation; taking of fingerprints and blood, saliva, or tissue sample as condition of probation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.01 — Reduction of sentence; substantial assistance to prosecution
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.02 — Modification of conditions of suspended sentence or probation to require fingerprinting
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.03 — Modification of sentence for marijuana-related convictions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.1 — Fixing period of suspension of sentence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.2 — Persons charged with first offense may be placed on probation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.3 — Sentence to local community-based probation services; services agency; requirements for participation; sentencing; and removal from probation; payment of costs towards supervision and services
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.4 — Payment of costs when proceedings deferred
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.5 — Expired
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-303.6 — Deferred disposition in a criminal case; persons with autism, intellectual disabilities, or developmental disabilities
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-304 — Increasing or decreasing probation period and modification of conditions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-305 — Requiring fines, costs, restitution for damages, support, or community services from probationer
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-305.1 — Restitution for property damage or loss; community service
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-305.2 — Amount of restitution; enforcement
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-305.3 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-305.4 — When interest to be paid on award of restitution
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-306 — Revocation of suspension of sentence and probation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-306.1 — Limitation on sentence upon revocation of suspension of sentence; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-306.2 — Use of sentencing revocation report and discretionary sentencing guidelines in cases of revocation of suspension of sentence and probation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-307 — Contents of judgment order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-308 — When two or more sentences run concurrently
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-308.1 — When sentence may run concurrently with sentence in another jurisdiction
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-309 — Sentence of confinement for conviction of a combination of felony and misdemeanor offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-309.1 — Sentence of confinement to jail farms maintained by the Cities of Danville, Martinsville and Newport News
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310 — Transfer of prisoners to custody of Director of Department of Corrections
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.01 — Transmission of sentencing documents
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.1 — Repealed
Article 1.1: DNA Analysis and Data Bank
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.2 — Blood, saliva, or tissue sample required for DNA analysis upon conviction of certain crimes; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.2:1 — Saliva or tissue sample required for DNA analysis after arrest for a violent felony
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.3 — Procedures for withdrawal of blood, saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.3:1 — Procedures for taking saliva or tissue sample for DNA analysis
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.4 — Procedures for conducting DNA analysis of blood, saliva or tissue sample
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.5 — DNA data bank
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.6 — Unauthorized uses of DNA data bank; forensic samples; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-310.7 — Expungement when DNA taken for a conviction
Article 2: Indeterminate Commitment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-311 — Indeterminate commitment to Department of Corrections in certain cases; duration and character of commitment; concurrence by Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-312 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-313 — Eligibility for release
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-314 — Supervision of persons released
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-315 — Compliance with terms and conditions of parole; time on parole not counted as part of commitment period
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-316 — Evaluation and report prior to determining punishment
Article 3: Boot Camp Incarceration Program
Article 4: Detention Center Incarceration Program
Article 5: Diversion Center Incarceration Program
Article 6: Community Corrections Alternative Program
Chapter 19: Exceptions and Writs of Error
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-317 — When writ of error lies in criminal case for accused; when for Commonwealth; when for county, city or town
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-317.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-318 — Appeal on writ of error to judgment for contempt
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-319 — When execution of sentence to be suspended; bail; appeal from denial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-320 — Petitioner for writ of error to comply with Rules of Court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-321 — With whom petition for writ of error filed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-321.1 — Motion in the Court of Appeals for delayed appeal in criminal cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-321.2 — Motion in the Supreme Court for delayed appeal in criminal cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-322 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-322.1 — Suspension of execution of judgment on appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-323 — Denial by judge or justice no bar to allowance by Court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-324 — Decision of appellate court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-324.1 — Erroneously admitted evidence; appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-325 — Provisions which apply to criminal as well as civil cases; when plaintiff in error unable to pay printing costs
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-326 — Payment of expenses of appeals of indigent defendants
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327 — How judgment of appellate court certified and entered
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.01 — Repealed
Chapter 19.1: Scientific Analysis of Newly Discovered or Untested Scientific Evidence
Chapter 19.2: Issuance of Writ of Actual Innocence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.2 — Issuance of writ of actual innocence based on biological evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.2:1 — Petition for writ of actual innocence joined by Attorney General; release of prisoner; bond hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.3 — Contents and form of the petition based on previously unknown or untested human biological evidence of actual innocence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.4 — Determination by the Supreme Court for findings of fact by the circuit court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.5 — Relief under writ
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.6 — Claims of relief
Chapter 19.3: Issuance of Writ of Actual Innocence Based on Nonbiological Evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.10 — Issuance of writ of actual innocence based on nonbiological evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.10:1 — Petition for writ of actual innocence joined by Attorney General; release of prisoner; bond hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.11 — Contents and form of the petition based on previously unknown or unavailable evidence of actual innocence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.12 — Determination by Court of Appeals for findings of fact by the circuit court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.13 — Relief under writ
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.14 — Claims of relief
Chapter 19.4: Issuance of Writ of Vacatur for Victims of Human Trafficking
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.15 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.16 — Issuance of writ of vacatur for victims of human trafficking
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.17 — Contents and form of the petition for vacatur
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.18 — Hearing on petition for vacatur
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.19 — Relief under writ of vacatur
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.20 — Claims of relief
Chapter 20: Taxation and Allowance of Costs
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-328 — When jailers and sheriffs to summon or employ guards and other persons; allowances therefor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-329 — Allowance to witnesses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-330 — Compensation to witnesses from out of Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-331 — When Commonwealth pays witnesses in case of misdemeanor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-332 — Compensation to officer or other person for services not otherwise compensable
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-333 — No state fees to attorney for the Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-334 — By whom certificate of allowance to be made; vouchers to accompany it; proof of correctness; what entry to state
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-335 — Judge of district court to certify to clerk of circuit court costs of proceedings in criminal cases before him
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-336 — Clerk to make up statement of whole cost, and issue execution therefor
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-337 — Claims not presented in time to be disallowed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-338 — Collection by town of cost of transporting prisoners
Chapter 21: Recovery of Fines and Penalties
Article 1: Proceedings to Recover
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-339 — Word "fine" construed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-340 — Fines; how recovered; in what name
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-340.1 — Disposition of fines in criminal cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-341 — Penalties other than fines; how recovered; in what name; limitation of actions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-342 — Where and in what court proceeding to be
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-343 — Reserved
Article 2: Reports, Etc., of Fines and Costs [Repealed]
Article 3: Collection and Disposition of Fines
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-348 — Attorneys for Commonwealth or clerks to superintend issue of executions, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-349 — Responsibility for collections; clerks to report unsatisfied fines, etc.; duty of attorneys for Commonwealth; duties of Department of Taxation
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-349.1 — Receipt of unpaid fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, or restitution by Department of Motor Vehicles
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-350 — When sheriff not to receive fines
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-351 — How fines disposed of; informer
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-352 — Officers to pay fines to clerks; default; forfeiture, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-353 — Certain fines paid into Literary Fund
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-353.1 — Fieri facias and proceedings thereon
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-353.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-353.3 — Acceptance of checks and credit or debit cards in lieu of money; additional fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-353.4 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-353.5 — Interest on fines and costs
Article 4: Payment of Fines and Costs on Installment Basis, Etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-354 — Authority of court to order payment of fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, or restitution in installments or upon other terms and conditions; credits for community service work or work performed while incarcerated in lieu of payment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-354.1 — Deferred or installment payment agreements
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-355 — Petition of defendant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-356 — Payment of fine or costs as condition of probation or suspension of sentence
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-357 — Requiring that defendant be of peace and good behavior until fine and costs are paid
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-358 — Procedure on default in deferred payment or installment payment of fine, costs, forfeiture, restitution or penalty
Article 5: Receipts for Fines
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-359 — Official receipts to be given for fines
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-360 — Forms of receipts; distribution; record of disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-360.1 — Itemized statement of fines, restitution, forfeiture, penalty, and other costs
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-361 — Misuse, misappropriation or willful failure to account for fines is embezzlement
Article 6: Relief from Fines and Penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-362 — Court not to remit fine or penalty, other than fine for contempt, except as provided in § 19.2-358
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-363 — Authority of Governor to grant relief from fines and penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-364 — Petition for relief; in what court filed; notice to attorney for Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-365 — Duties of attorney for Commonwealth upon filing of such petition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-366 — Duty of court in which petition filed; certificate and opinion
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-367 — Proceedings to be according to common law
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368 — Course of proceeding when relief asked of the Governor
Chapter 21.1: Compensating Victims of Crime
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.1 — Findings; legislative intent
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.10 — When awards to be made; reporting crime to law enforcement
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.11 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.11:1 — Amount of award
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.12 — Awards not subject to execution or attachment; apportionment; reductions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.13 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.14 — Public record; exception
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.15 — Subrogation of Commonwealth to claimant's right of action; lien in favor of the Commonwealth; disposition of funds collected
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.16 — Claims to be made under oath
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.17 — Public information program
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.18 — Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.2 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.3 — Powers and duties of Commission
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.3:1 — Crime victims' ombudsman
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.4 — Persons eligible for awards
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.5 — Filing of claims; deferral of proceedings; restitution
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.5:1 — Failure to perfect claim; denial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.5:2 — Effect of filing a claim; stay of debt collection activities by health care providers
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.6 — Assignment of claims; investigation; hearing; confidentiality of records; decisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.7 — Review by Commission
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.8 — Reinvestigation of decision; reconsideration of award; judicial review
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.9 — Emergency awards
Chapter 21.2: Profits from Crime
Chapter 22: Enforcement of Forfeitures [Repealed]
Chapter 22.1: Enforcement of Forfeitures
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.10 — Forfeiture; default judgment; remission; trial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.1 — Commencing an action of forfeiture
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.11 — Judgment of condemnation; destruction
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.12 — Sale of forfeited property
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.13 — Writ of error and supersedeas
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.14 — Sharing of forfeited assets
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.2 — Seizure of named property
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.2:1 — Notice to Commissioner of Department of Motor Vehicles; duties of Commissioner
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.3 — Notice of seizure for forfeiture and notice of motion for judgment
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.4 — Records and handling of seized property
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.5 — Release of seized property
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.6 — Bond to secure possession
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.7 — Sale of property liable to deterioration
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.8 — Exemptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.9 — Appearance by owner or lien holder
Chapter 22.2: Miscellaneous Forfeiture Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.15 — Seizure of property used in connection with or derived from terrorism
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.16 — Forfeiture of motor vehicles used in commission of certain crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.17 — Forfeitures for computer crimes
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.18 — Forfeiture of unlawful electronic communication devices
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.19 — Seizure of property used in connection with money laundering
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.20 — Forfeiture of cigarettes sold or attempted to be sold in an unlawful delivery sale
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.21 — Forfeiture of counterfeit and contraband cigarettes
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.22 — Seizure of property used in connection with or derived from illegal drug transactions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.23 — Disposal of seized controlled substances, marijuana, and paraphernalia
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.24 — Destruction of seized controlled substances or marijuana prior to trial
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.25 — Judge may order law-enforcement agency to maintain custody of controlled substances, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.26 — Seizure and forfeiture of drug paraphernalia
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.27 — Forfeiture of firearms carried in violation of Article 6.1 (§ 18.2-307.1 et seq.)
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.28 — Forfeiture of weapons, etc., that are concealed, possessed, transported, or carried in violation of law
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.29 — Forfeiture of certain weapons used in commission of criminal offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.30 — Forfeiture of money, gambling devices, etc., seized from illegal gambling enterprise; innocent owners or lienors
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.31 — Seizure and forfeiture of property used in connection with the exploitation and solicitation of children
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.32 — Seizure and forfeiture of property used in connection with the abduction of children
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.33 — Forfeiture of money, etc., derived from violation of §§ 2.2-3103 through 2.2-3112
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.34 — Forfeiture of vehicle used in a felony violation of § 18.2-266
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.35 — Seizure of property used in connection with certain offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.36 — Seizure of moneys or other assets of value in connection with or derived from financial exploitation of vulnerable adults
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-386.37 — Seizure of contraband liquid nicotine or nicotine vapor product
Chapter 23: Central Criminal Records Exchange
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-387 — Exchange to operate as a division of Department of State Police; authority of Superintendent of State Police
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-387.1 — Protective Order Registry; maintenance; access
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-387.3 — Substantial Risk Order Registry; maintenance; access; Substantial Risk Order Reporting System
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-388 — Duties and authority of Exchange
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-388.1 — Fingerprints submitted by Live Scan device
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-389 — Dissemination of criminal history record information
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-389.1 — Dissemination of juvenile record information
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-389.2 — Background checks of applicants of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-389.3 — (Repealed effective July 1, 2026) Marijuana possession; limits on dissemination of criminal history record information; prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, and state and local governments; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390 — Reports to be made by local law-enforcement officers, conservators of the peace, clerks of court, Secretary of the Commonwealth and Corrections officials to State Police; material submitted by other agencies
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.01 — Use of Virginia crime code references required
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.02 — Policies and procedures for law enforcement to conduct in-person and photo lineups
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.03 — Development and dissemination of model policy on fingerprinting and reports to the Central Criminal Records Exchange
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.04 — Custodial interrogations; recording
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.1 — Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; maintenance; access
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-390.3 — Child Pornography Registry; maintenance; access; required information
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-391 — Records to be made available to Exchange by state officials and agencies; duplication of records
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392 — Fingerprints and photographs by police authorities
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.01 — Judges may require taking of fingerprints and photographs in certain misdemeanor cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.02 — National criminal background checks by businesses and organizations regarding employees or volunteers providing care to children or the elderly or disabled
Chapter 23.1: Expungement of Criminal Records
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.1 — Statement of policy
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2 — Expungement of police and court records
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2:1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.2:2 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.3 — Disclosure of expunged records
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.3:1 — Motion for the disclosure of expunged police and court records in a civil case
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.4 — Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments
Chapter 23.2: Sealing of Criminal History Record Information and Court Records
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.10 — Process for automatic sealing of offenses resulting in acquittal, nolle prosequi, or dismissal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.11 — Automatic sealing of misdemeanor offenses resulting in acquittal, nolle prosequi, or dismissal for persons with no convictions or deferred and dismissed offenses on their criminal history record
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.12 — Sealing of offenses resulting in a deferred and dismissed disposition or conviction by petition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.12:1 — Sealing of charges and convictions related to automatic sealing; petition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.12:2 — Annual report
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.13 — Disposition of records when an offense is sealed; permitted uses of sealed records
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.14 — Disclosure of sealed records; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.15 — Prohibited practices by employers, educational institutions, agencies, etc., of state and local governments; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.16 — Dissemination of criminal history records and traffic history records by business screening services
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.17 — Traffic infractions deemed sealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.5 — Sealing defined; effect of sealing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.6 — Automatic sealing of offenses resulting in conviction
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.6:1 — Sealing of former possession of marijuana offenses without entry of a court order
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.7 — Process for automatic sealing of offenses resulting in a conviction or deferred disposition
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.8 — Automatic sealing of offenses resulting in acquittal or dismissal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-392.9 — Repealed
Chapter 24: Inspection Warrants
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-393 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-394 — Issuance of warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-395 — Duration of warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-396 — Conduct of inspection, testing or collection of samples for testing; special procedure for dwelling
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-397 — Refusal to permit authorized inspection; penalty
Chapter 25: Appeals by the Commonwealth
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-398 — When appeal by the Commonwealth allowed
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-400 — Appeal lies to the Court of Appeals; time for filing notice
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-401 — Cross appeal; when allowed; time for filing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-402 — Petition for appeal; brief in opposition; time for filing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-403 — Procedures on petition for pretrial appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-404 — Procedures on awarded pretrial appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-405 — Pretrial appeals; record on appeal; transcript; written statement of facts; time for filing
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-406 — Bail pending pretrial appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-407 — Review by the Supreme Court
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-408 — Finality of decision of the Court of Appeals in pretrial appeals
- Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-409 — Exclusion of pretrial appeal period from time within which accused must be tried; reconsideration of issues after conviction
Title 46.2: Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Chapter 3: Licensure of Drivers
Article 1: Unlicensed Driving Prohibited
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-300 — Driving without license prohibited; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-301 — Driving while license, permit, or privilege to drive suspended or revoked
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-301.1 — Administrative impoundment of motor vehicle for certain driving while license suspended or revoked offenses; judicial impoundment upon conviction; penalty for permitting violation with one's vehicle
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-302 — Driving while restoration of license is contingent on furnishing proof of financial responsibility
Article 6.1: Commercial Driver's Licenses
Article 9: Habitual Offenders
Article 12: Suspension and Revocation of Licenses, Generally; Additional Penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-389 — Required revocation for one year upon conviction or finding of guilty of certain offenses; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-390 — Required suspension for conviction of theft or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-390.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391 — Revocation of license for multiple convictions of driving while intoxicated; exception; petition for restoration of privilege
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391.01 — Administrative enforcement of ignition interlock requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391.1 — Suspension of registration certificates and plates upon suspension or revocation of driver's license
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391.2 — Administrative suspension of license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391.3 — Content of notice of suspension
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391.4 — When suspension to be rescinded
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-391.5 — Preparation and distribution of forms
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-392 — Suspension of license or issuance of a restricted license on conviction of certain offenses; probationary conditions required; generally
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-393 — Suspension of license on conviction of certain reckless offenses; restricted licenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-394 — Revocation of license for fourth conviction of certain offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-395 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-396 — Suspension of license for reckless driving resulting in death of any person
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-396.1 — Conviction of serious driving offense
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-397 — Suspension of license for certain violations while transporting explosives, inflammable gas or liquid
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-398 — Disposition of surrendered licenses on revocation or suspension
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-398.1 — Issuance of restricted driver's privilege to out-of-state licensees
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-399 — Revocation of license for improper use or failure to pay certain taxes
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-400 — Suspension of license of person not competent to drive; restoration of license; duty of clerk of the court
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-401 — Reports to Commissioner of discharge of individuals from state facilities
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-402 — When Commissioner may suspend or revoke license for not more than one year after hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-403 — Contents of notice of hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-404 — Where and before whom hearing held
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-405 — How hearings to be conducted
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-406 — Appointment and authority of hearing officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-407 — Form and contents of decision; copies
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-408 — When Commissioner may suspend or revoke license for no more than five years
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-409 — Certain abstracts of conviction to be prima facie evidence of conviction
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-410 — Appeals from order suspending or revoking license or registration
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-410.1 — Judicial review of revocation or suspension by Commissioner
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-410.2 — License suspension or revocation by Commissioner; offenses under the laws of other jurisdictions
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-411 — Reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or other privilege to operate or register a motor vehicle; proof of financial responsibility; reinstatement fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-411.1 — Reinstatement of driver's license suspended or revoked for a conviction of driving while intoxicated
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-412 — Time suspension or revocation
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-413 — Effect of reversal of conviction
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-414 — Commencement of periods for suspension or revocation of licenses, registration cards, or license plates
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-415 — United States magistrates and judges of district courts authorized to revoke or suspend driver's license under certain conditions
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-416 — Notice of suspension or revocation of license
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-416.1 — Repealed
Article 13: Suspension of Licenses for Unsatisfied Judgments and After Certain Accidents
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-417 — Suspension for failure to satisfy motor vehicle accident judgment; exceptions; insurance in liquidated company; insurer obligated to pay judgment
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-418 — Nonpayment of judgments of Virginia and other states
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-419 — When judgment satisfied
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-420 — Order for payment of judgment in installments
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-421 — Effect of order for such payment and proof of financial responsibility
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-422 — Suspension on failure to pay installments
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-423 — Creditor's consent to license notwithstanding default in payment
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-424 — Duty of insurance carrier after notice of accident; report of omissions by insurers to State Corporation Commission; investigation and assessment for omissions
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-425 — Driver or owner having no license issued by Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-426 — Custody and application of cash or securities deposited; limitation of actions; assignment
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-427 — When suspensions to remain effective; relief from furnishing proof of financial responsibility; prohibition against registration in name of another person
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-428 — Commonwealth responsible for deposits
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-429 — Release of deposits only upon consent of Commissioner
Chapter 8: Regulation of Traffic
Article 7: Reckless Driving and Improper Driving
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-852 — Reckless driving; general rule
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-853 — Driving vehicle which is not under control; faulty brakes
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-854 — Passing on or at the crest of a grade or on a curve
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-855 — Driving with driver's view obstructed or control impaired
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-856 — Passing two vehicles abreast
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-857 — Driving two abreast in a single lane
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-858 — Passing at a railroad grade crossing
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-859 — Passing a stopped school bus; prima facie evidence
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-860 — Failing to give proper signals
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-861 — Driving too fast for highway and traffic conditions
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-861.1 — Drivers to yield right-of-way or reduce speed when approaching stationary vehicles displaying certain warning lights on highways; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-862 — Exceeding speed limit
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-863 — Failure to yield right-of-way
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-864 — Reckless driving on parking lots, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865 — Racing or exhibition driving; definitions; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-865.1 — Injuring another or causing the death of another while engaging in a race or exhibition driving; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-866 — Racing or exhibition driving; aiders or abettors; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-867 — Racing; seizure of motor vehicle
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-867.1 — Exhibition driving; impoundment of motor vehicle
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868 — Reckless driving; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-868.1 — Aggressive driving; penalties
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-869 — Improper driving; penalty
Article 11: Accidents
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-894 — Duty of driver to stop, etc., in event of accident involving injury or death or damage to attended property; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-895 — Duty of certain persons accompanying driver to report accidents involving injury, death, or damage to attended property
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-896 — Duties of driver in event of accident involving damage only to unattended property
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-897 — Duty of certain persons accompanying driver to report accidents involving damage only to unattended property
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-898 — Reports are in addition to others
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-899 — Article applies to accidents on private or public property
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-900 — Penalty for violation of §§ 46.2-895 through 46.2-897
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-901 — Suspension of driver's license for failure to report certain accidents
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-902 — Leaving scene of accident when directed to do so by officer
- Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-902.1 — Officer may require certain motorists to furnish proof of insurance; penalty
Title 53.1: Prisons and Other Methods of Correction
Chapter 4: Probation and Parole
Article 1: Administration Generally
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-134 — Virginia Parole Board; appointment of members
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-134.1 — Board decisions; voting requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-135 — Chairman; Vice-Chairman of Board
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-136 — Powers and duties of Board; notice of release of certain inmates; report
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-137 — Revocation hearings and subpoenas; penalty for disobeying subpoena or hindering hearing
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-138 — Access to prisoners; reports of prison officials
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-139 — Powers and duties of Chairman
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-139.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-140 — Powers and duties of Director of Department
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-140.1 — Department to provide services
Article 2: State Probation and Parole Services
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-141 — Division into probation and parole districts
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-142 — Assignments of officers to districts
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-143 — How officers authorized
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-144 — Term of officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-145 — Powers and duties of probation and parole officers
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-146 — Use of officers as to persons convicted of local violations; payment of expenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-147 — Compensation; expenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-148 — Transfer of supervision from one probation officer to another
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-149 — Arrest of probationer without warrant; written statement; timeframe for service of process
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-150 — Contributions by persons on parole, probation, and work release
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-150.1 — Contribution by persons on parole
Article 3: Procedures Governing Parole
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-151 — Eligibility for parole
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-151.1 — Suitability for release on parole; discretionary parole criteria guidelines
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-152 — Eligibility of persons sentenced for combinations of felony and misdemeanor offenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-153 — Eligibility of persons sentenced to jails for more than twelve months
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-154 — Times at which Virginia Parole Board to review cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-154.1 — Authority of Director to recommend parole review; release upon review
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-154.2 — Parole procedures and considerations for certain juvenile offenders; appeal
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-155 — Investigation prior to release; transition assistance
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-155.1 — Participation in residential community program prior to final release
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-156 — Period of parole; not counted as part of term
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-157 — Parolees to comply with terms; furnishing copies
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-158 — Release of prisoner subject to parole
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-159 — Mandatory release on parole
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-160 — Notice to be given upon prisoner release, escape, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-160.1 — Department to give notice of Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry requirements to certain prisoners
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-161 — Arrest and return of parolee; warrant; release pending adjudication of violation
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-162 — Arrest of parolee without warrant; written statement
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-163 — Parolee considered as escapee after issuance of warrant
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-164 — Procedure for return of parolee
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-165 — Revocation of parole; hearing; procedure for parolee in another state; appointment of attorney
- Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-165.1 — Limitation on the application of parole statutes
Title 54.1: Professions and Occupations
Chapter 34: Drug Control Act
Article 1: General Provisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3400 — Citation
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3401.1 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3402 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3403 — Chapter not applicable to economic poisons
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3404 — Inventories of controlled substances required of certain persons; contents and form of record
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3405 — Access to and copies of records; inspections
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3406 — Records confidential; disclosure of information about violations of federal law
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3407 — Analysis of controlled substances
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408 — Professional use by practitioners
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.01 — Requirements for prescriptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.02 — Transmission of prescriptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.03 — Dispensing of therapeutically equivalent drug product permitted
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.04 — Dispensing of interchangeable biosimilars permitted
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.05 — Use of FDA-approved substance upon publication of final rule
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.06 — Therapeutic interchange and adaptation
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.1 — Prescription in excess of recommended dosage in certain cases
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.2 — Failure to report administration or dispensing of or prescription for controlled substances; report required; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.3 — Certification for use of cannabis for treatment
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.4 — Expired
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3408.5 — Epinephrine required in certain places of public accommodation
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3409 — Professional use by veterinarians
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3410 — When pharmacist may sell and dispense drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3410.1 — Requirements for radiopharmaceuticals
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3410.2 — Compounding; pharmacists' authority to compound under certain conditions; labeling and record maintenance requirements
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3410.3 — Accessible prescription labels
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3411 — When prescriptions may be refilled
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3411.1 — Prohibition on returns, exchanges, or re-dispensing of drugs; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3411.2 — Prescription drug disposal programs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3411.2:1 — Guidelines for disposal of unused drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3412 — Date of dispensing; initials of pharmacist; automated data processing system
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3413 — Manufacturing and administering Schedule I drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3414 — Official orders for Schedule II drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3415 — Distribution of drugs in Schedules II through VI by manufacturers and wholesalers
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3415.1 — Delivery of medical devices on behalf of a medical equipment supplier
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3416 — No prescription for preparations listed pursuant to Schedule V
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3417 — Disposing of stocks of Schedules II through V drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3418 — Sale of aqueous or oleaginous solutions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3419 — Dispensing of insulin preparations
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3420 — Distribution of certain drugs; written request or confirmation of receipt
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3420.1 — Identification required for filling prescriptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3420.2 — Delivery of prescription drug order
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3420.3 — Prohibition on refusing to fill prescription from telemedicine provider
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3421 — New drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3422 — Controlled substances registration certificate required in addition to other requirements; exemptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3423 — Board to issue registration unless inconsistent with public interest; authorization to conduct research; application and fees
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3424 — Suspension or revocation of registration, license or permit; limitation to particular controlled substance; controlled substances placed under seal; sale of perishables and forfeiture; notification to DEA
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3425 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3426 — Regulations for special packaging
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3427 — Dispensing drugs without safety closure container
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3428 — Dissemination of information
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3429 — Revocation of permit issued to manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3430 — Display of permit; permits nontransferable; renewal
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3431 — Admission into evidence of certain certificates of analysis
Article 2: Permitting of Pharmacies
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3432 — Supervision by pharmacist
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3433 — Certain advertising and signs unlawful
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434 — Permit to conduct pharmacy
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.01 — Notice of pharmacy closing; change of ownership; penalty
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.02 — Automated drug dispensing systems and remote dispensing systems
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.03 — Continuous quality improvement program
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.04 — Automatic review of certain case decisions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.05 — Permit to act as an outsourcing facility
Article 2.1: Registration of Nonresident Pharmacies
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.1 — Nonresident pharmacies to register with Board
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.2 — Permit to be issued
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.3 — Denial, revocation, suspension of registration, summary proceedings
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.4 — Prohibited acts
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3434.5 — Nonresident outsourcing facilities to register with the Board
Article 3: Wholesale Distributors and Medical Equipment Suppliers
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435 — License to act as wholesale distributor; renewal; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.01 — Registration of nonresident wholesale distributors; renewal; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.02 — Certain permitted pharmacies and medical equipment suppliers exempted
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.1 — Denial, revocation, and suspension of license, permit, or registration of certain entities
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.2 — Permit to act as medical equipment supplier; storage; limitation; regulations
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.3 — Inspection and audit
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.3:1 — Registration of nonresident medical equipment suppliers; renewal; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.4 — Permit to act as warehouser; regulations
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.4:01 — Registration to act as a nonresident warehouser; regulations
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.4:1 — Permitting of third-party logistics provider; renewal
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.4:2 — Registration of nonresident third-party logistics provider; renewal
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3435.5 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3436 — Repealed
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3436.1 — Prescription drug price transparency
Article 4: Permitting of Manufacturers
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3437 — Permit to manufacture drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3437.1 — Limited permit for repackaging drugs
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3438 — Manufacturing, etc., of drugs or proprietary medicines, to be supervised by pharmacist
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3439 — Application for nonrestricted manufacturing permit; fee
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3440 — Persons to whom nonrestricted permit is granted
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3441 — Restricted manufacturing permit; application; fee; separate application and permit for each place of manufacturing
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442 — When permit not to be granted; regulations
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.01 — Registration of nonresident manufacturer; renewal
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.02 — Prescription drug price transparency
Article 4.1: Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.1 — Definitions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.2 — Eligibility for expanded access to investigational drugs, biological products, and devices; written, informed consent to treatment
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.3 — Expanded access to investigational drugs, biological products, or devices; cost; insurance coverage
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3442.4 — Limitation of liability
Article 4.2: Permitting of Pharmaceutical Processors to Produce and Dispense Cannabis Products
Article 5: Standards and Schedules
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3443 — Board to administer article
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3444 — Controlled substances included by whatever name designated
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3445 — Placement of substance in Schedule I
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3446 — Schedule I
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3447 — Placement of substance in Schedule II
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3448 — Schedule II
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3449 — Placement of substance in Schedule III
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3450 — Schedule III
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3451 — Placement of substance in Schedule IV
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3452 — Schedule IV
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3453 — Placement of substance in Schedule V
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3454 — Schedule V
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3455 — Schedule VI
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3456 — Controlled substance analog
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3456.1 — Drugs of concern
Article 6: Misbranded and Adulterated Drugs and Cosmetics
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3457 — Prohibited acts
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3458 — Violations
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3459 — Tagging of adulterated or misbranded drugs, devices, or cosmetics; condemnation; destruction; expenses
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3460 — Poisonous or deleterious substance, or color additive
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3461 — Adulterated drug or device
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3462 — Misbranded drug or device
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3463 — Exemption of drugs dispensed by filling or refilling prescription
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3464 — Adulterated cosmetics
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3465 — Misbranded cosmetics
Article 7: Controlled Paraphernalia
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3466 — Possession or distribution of controlled paraphernalia; definition of controlled paraphernalia; evidence; exceptions
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3467 — Distribution of hypodermic needles or syringes, gelatin capsules, quinine or any of its salts
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3468 — Conditions to dispensing device, item, or substance; records
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3469 — Storage, usage, and disposition of controlled paraphernalia
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3470 — Obtaining controlled paraphernalia by fraud, etc
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3471 — Issuance of permits to certain persons other than registered pharmacists
- Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3472 — Article inapplicable to certain persons