Virginia legal term
Perform an abortion in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Perform an abortion” 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 “Perform an abortion” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Perform an abortion" means to interrupt or terminate a pregnancy by any surgical or nonsurgical procedure or to induce a miscarriage as provided in § 18.2-72 , 18.2-73 , or 18.2-74 . (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-241)
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