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Domestic Violence Laws in Virginia.
Virginia domestic-violence practice runs through the Juvenile and Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Courts for matters involving family members and through the General District Courts for matters involving other household members or non-family stalking. Virginia's principal civil-protection remedy is the Protective Order under Va. Code § 16.1-279.1 (J&DR) or § 19.2-152.10 (general). Virginia criminalizes assault and battery against a family or household member at Va. Code § 18.2-57.2.
Last verified: 2026-04-20
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Civil-protection order available in J&DR District Court for victims of family abuse by family or household members.
Civil-protection remedy for victims who do not qualify as family or household members — available against stalkers or other perpetrators of acts of violence, force, or threat.
Virginia's criminal domestic-assault statute — first offense is a Class 1 misdemeanor, with enhanced penalties for prior convictions.
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