Virginia § 8.01-42.5 Civil action for female genital mutilation

Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-42.5 — Civil action for female genital mutilation

Virginia § 8.01-42.5

Title 8.01Civil Remedies and Procedure

Ch. 3ACTIONS

Art. 3INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY

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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-42.5 (2026).

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A.Any person injured by an individual who engaged in conduct that is prohibited under § 18.2-51.7, whether or not the individual has been charged with or convicted of the alleged violation, may sue therefor and recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

B.No action shall be commenced under this section more than 10 years after the later of (i) the date of the last act in violation of § 18.2-51.7 or (ii) the date on which such person attained 18 years of age.

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A. Any person injured by an individual who engaged in conduct that is prohibited under § 18.2-51.7, whether or not the individual has been charged with or convicted of the alleged violation, may sue therefor and recover compensatory damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

B. No action shall be commenced under this section more than 10 years after the later of (i) the date of the last act in violation of § 18.2-51.7 or (ii) the date on which such person attained 18 years of age.