Virginia statute

Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270 — When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: In General, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

In a criminal prosecution, other than for perjury, or in an action on a penal statute, evidence shall not be given against the accused of any statement made by him as a witness upon a legal examination, in a criminal or civil action, unless such statement was made when examined as a witness in his own behalf.

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