Virginia legal term
Emergency call in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Emergency call” 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 “Emergency call” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Emergency call" means a call to report a fire or summon police, or for emergency medical services, in a situation where human life or property is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-426)
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