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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-63.1 — Death of victim

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 7: Criminal Sexual Assault, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-63.1

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-63.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

When the death of the victim occurs in connection with an offense under this article, it shall be immaterial in the prosecution thereof whether the alleged offense occurred before or after the death of the victim.

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