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Chapter 7.1. Law-Enforcement Officer Conduct During an Arrest or DetentionRead Chapter

§ 19.2-83.3
(Effective March 1, 2021) Definitions
§ 19.2-83.4
(Effective March 1, 2021) Prohibited practices for law-enforcement officers during an arrest or detention
§ 19.2-83.5
(Effective March 1, 2021) Use of deadly force by a law-enforcement officer during an arrest or detention
§ 19.2-83.6
(Effective March 1, 2021) Failure of a law-enforcement officer to intervene in use of excessive force
§ 19.2-83.7
(Effective March 1, 2021) Penalties for violations of this chapter