Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-270 — When statement by accused as witness not received as evidence

Virginia § 19.2-270
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 19.2CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Ch. 16EVIDENCE AND WITNESSES
Art. 1IN GENERAL

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-270 (2026).

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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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Legislative History

Code 1950, § 19.1-267; 1960, c. 366; 1975, c. 495; 1988, c. 366.

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