Virginia § 19.2-245.1 Forgery; where prosecuted

Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-245.1 — Forgery; where prosecuted

Virginia § 19.2-245.1

Title 19.2Criminal Procedure

Ch. 15Trial and Its Incidents

Art. 2Venue

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-245.1 (2026).

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If any person commits forgery, that forgery may be prosecuted in any county or city (i) where the writing was forged, or where the same was used or passed, or attempted to be used or passed, or deposited or placed with another person, firm, association, or corporation either for collection or credit for the account of any person, firm, association, or corporation;

(ii)where the writing is found in the possession of the defendant; or (iii) where an issuer, acquirer, or account holder sustained a financial loss as a result of the offense.

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If any person commits forgery, that forgery may be prosecuted in any county or city (i) where the writing was forged, or where the same was used or passed, or attempted to be used or passed, or deposited or placed with another person, firm, association, or corporation either for collection or credit for the account of any person, firm, association, or corporation; (ii) where the writing is found in the possession of the defendant; or (iii) where an issuer, acquirer, or account holder sustained a financial loss as a result of the offense.