Virginia legal term
Capitol Square and the surrounding area in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Capitol Square and the surrounding area” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Capitol Square and the surrounding area” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Capitol Square and the surrounding area" means the grounds, land, real property, and improvements in the City of Richmond bounded by Bank, Governor, Broad, and Ninth Streets, and the sidewalks of Bank Street extending from 50 feet west of the Pocahontas Building entrance to 50 feet east of the entrance of the Capitol of Virginia. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-283.2)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.