Virginia § 19.2-152.11 Venue for protective orders

Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-152.11 — Venue for protective orders

Virginia § 19.2-152.11

Title 19.2CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 9.1PROTECTIVE ORDERS

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-152.11 (2026).

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Proceedings in which a protective order is sought pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced where (i) either party has his principal residence;

(ii)the act of violence, force, or threat by the respondent against the petitioner occurred; or (iii) a protective order was issued if, at the time the proceeding is commenced, the order is in effect to protect the petitioner or a family or household member of the petitioner.

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Proceedings in which a protective order is sought pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced where (i) either party has his principal residence; (ii) the act of violence, force, or threat by the respondent against the petitioner occurred; or (iii) a protective order was issued if, at the time the proceeding is commenced, the order is in effect to protect the petitioner or a family or household member of the petitioner.