Section 18.2-126 - Violation of sepulture; defilement of a dead human body; penaltiesA. If a person unlawfully disinters or displaces a dead human body, or any part of a dead human body which has been deposited in any vault, grave or other burial place, he is guilty of a Class 4 felony.B. If a person willfully and intentionally physically defiles a dead human body he is guilty of a Class 6 felony. For the purposes of this section, the term "defile" shall not include any autopsy or the recovery of organs or tissues for transplantation, or any other lawful purpose.Code 1950, § 18.1-243; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1995, c. 306.Amended by Acts 1995, § c. 306.Amended by Acts 1975, § cc. 14, 15.Amended by Acts 1960, § c. 358.