Virginia legal term
Interested party in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Interested party” 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 “Interested party” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Interested party" means the victim, the defendant, and any transferee of proceeds due the defendant under a contract, the person with whom the defendant has contracted, the prosecuting attorney for the Commonwealth, and the Division of Crime Victims' Compensation. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-368.19)
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