Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-8.1 — Prosecution for murder or manslaughter; passage of time not a limitation

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 1: General Provisions, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-8.1

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-8.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

A prosecution for murder or manslaughter, whether at common law or under the Code of Virginia, may be instituted regardless of the time elapsed between the act or omission causing the death of the victim and the death of the victim.

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