Va. Code § 18.2-413

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 18.2-413 - Commission of certain offenses in county, city or town declared by Governor to be in state of riot or insurrection

Any person, who after the publication of a proclamation by the Governor, or who after lawful notice to disperse and retire, resists or aids in resisting the execution of process in any county, city or town declared to be in a state of riot or insurrection, or who aids or attempts the rescue or escape of another from lawful custody or confinement, or who resists or aids in resisting a force ordered out by the Governor or any sheriff or other officer to quell or suppress an insurrection or riot, shall be guilty of a Class 5 felony.

Va. Code § 18.2-413

Code 1950, § 18.1-254.10; 1968, c. 460; 1975, cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15.

Amended by Acts 1968, § c. 460.