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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.7:1 — Definitions

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 9.1: Protective Orders, Code of Virginia.

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.7:1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

As used in this chapter: "Act of violence, force, or threat" means any act involving violence, force, or threat that results in bodily injury or places one in reasonable apprehension of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury. Such act includes, but is not limited to, any forceful detention, stalking, criminal sexual assault in violation of Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 of Title 18.2, or any criminal offense that results in bodily injury or places one in reasonable apprehension of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury.

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