Virginia legal term
Official documentation in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Official documentation” 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 “Official documentation” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Official documentation" means any documentation issued by a federal, state, or local agency, a multidisciplinary team or task force, a licensed psychologist, a licensed clinical social worker, or an otherwise qualified subject matter expert. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.15)
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