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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213 — Simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 7: Miscellaneous False and Fraudulent Acts, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
Any person who, for the purpose of collecting money, shall knowingly deliver, mail, send or otherwise use or cause to be used any paper or writing simulating or intended to simulate any warrant, process, writ, notice of execution lien or notice of motion for judgment shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.
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Is simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices is a class 4 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213.
Which Virginia statute covers simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices?
Simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-213 (Simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices).
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