Virginia Code 19.2-270.6: Evidence of abuse admissible in certain criminal trials (Supreme Court Rule 2:409 derived from this section).
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In any criminal prosecution alleging personal injury or death, or the attempt to cause personal injury or death, relevant evidence of repeated physical and psychological abuse of the accused by the victim shall be admissible, subject to the general rules of evidence.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 19.2-270.6
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
1993, c. 5.