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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:1 — Harassment by computer; penalty

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7.1: Computer Crimes, Code of Virginia.

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Harassment by computer

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:1

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

If any person, with the intent to coerce, intimidate, or harass any person, shall use a computer or computer network to communicate obscene, vulgar, profane, lewd, lascivious, or indecent language, or make any suggestion or proposal of an obscene nature, or threaten any illegal or immoral act, he is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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Is harassment by computer a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?

Harassment by computer is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:1.

Which Virginia statute covers harassment by computer?

Harassment by computer is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-152.7:1 (Harassment by computer; penalty).

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