Virginia legal term
Student in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Student” 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 “Student” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Student" means a person who is enrolled on a full-time or part-time basis, in any public or private educational institution, including any secondary school, trade or professional institution, or institution of higher education. (Va. Code Ann. § 9.1-905)
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