Virginia legal term
Retired or former law-enforcement officer in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Retired or former law-enforcement officer” 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 “Retired or former law-enforcement officer” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Retired or former law-enforcement officer" means any person who was employed as a law-enforcement officer as that term is defined in § 9.1-101 ; has retired from law enforcement or has ended his service as a law-enforcement officer; and is in good standing with no pending investigations or disciplinary actions. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-186.4:1)
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