11 chapters · 291 sections in this title.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-80 Violation of orders; trial; forfeiture of recognizance
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If at any time the court may be satisfied by information and due proof that the defendant has violated the terms of such order, it may forthwith proceed with the trial of the defendant under the original charge, or sentence him or her, under the original conviction, or annul susp…
Va. Code Ann. § 20-81 Presumptions as to desertion and abandonment
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Proof of desertion or of neglect of spouse, child or children by any person shall be prima facie evidence that such desertion or neglect is willful; and proof that a person has left his or her spouse, or his or her child or children in destitute or necessitous circumstances, or h…
Va. Code Ann. § 20-82 Spouses competent as witnesses
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In every prosecution under this chapter, persons married to each other shall be competent witnesses to testify against each other in all relevant matters, including the facts of such marriage, provided that neither shall be compelled to give evidence incriminating himself.
Va. Code Ann. § 20-83 Venue of offense
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Any offense under this chapter shall be held to have been committed in any county or city in which such spouse, child or children may be at the time of desertion, or in which such child or children may be or remain, with the knowledge and acquiescence of the accused, in destitute…