Virginia Statutes

§ 20-82 — Spouses competent as witnesses

Virginia·Title 20 Domestic Relations·Ch. 5 Desertion and Nonsupport
In every prosecution under this chapter, persons married to each other shall be competent witnesses to testify against each other in all relevant matters, including the facts of such marriage, provided that neither shall be compelled to give evidence incriminating himself.

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Legislative History

Code 1919, § 1941; 1918, p. 761; 1922, p. 846; 2020, c. 900.

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