Virginia legal term
Claimant in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Claimant” 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 “Claimant” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Claimant" means the person filing a claim pursuant to this chapter. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.2)
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