Virginia legal term
Triggering event in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Triggering event” 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 “Triggering event” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Triggering event" means the event upon the occurrence of which the standby guardian may be authorized to act. (Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-349)
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