Virginia legal term
Sports official in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Sports official” 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 “Sports official” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Sports official" includes an umpire, referee, judge, scorekeeper, timekeeper, or other person who is a neutral participant in a sports event. (Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-57)
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