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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.7 — Penalties for violations of this chapter

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 7.1: Law-Enforcement Officer Conduct During an Arrest or Detention, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.7

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-83.7Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, any law-enforcement officer who knowingly violates the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal, demotion, suspension, or transfer of the law-enforcement officer or decertification as provided in subsection E of § 15.2-1707 .

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