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Va. R. Evid. 2:409

Evidence of Abuse Admissible in Certain Criminal Trials

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(derived from Code § 19.2-270.6).

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 is admissible, subject to the general rules of evidence.

History

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012. Last amended by Order dated November 13, 2020; effective July 1, 2021.

Provenance

Source: www.vacourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-15
Edition: 2026-09-15
Content hash: f2b056355264ac00b08e25c48abf6a7b601ef5b4a4ce01ec4def425563f02e11

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