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Virginia Rules of Supreme CourtPart TWO - Virginia Rules of Evidence
Article IV - Relevancy, Policy, And Character Trait Proof
Rule 2:409 - Evidence of Abuse Admissible in Certain Criminal Trials (derived from Code Section 19.2-270.6)

Va. R. Sup. Ct. 2:409

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Rule 2:409 - Evidence of Abuse Admissible in Certain Criminal Trials (derived from Code Section 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.

Va. Sup. Ct. 2:409

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective 7/1/2012; adopted and promulgated by order dated June 1, 2012; effective 7/1/2012; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 13, 2020, effective 7/1/2021.