Virginia law § 18.2-128 prohibits unauthorized nighttime entry onto church or school property, with penalties ranging from a Class 3 misdemeanor to a Class 6 felony for abduction attempts. The law also addresses violations of posted notices or directions to vacate, establishing separate offenses for each incident. The law defines key terms such as 'school property' and 'church' to clarify its scope.
Entering or remaining on church or school property without permission, especially at night, or after being directed to leave, constitutes trespassing under Virginia law.
Trespassing can be charged as a Class 3 misdemeanor, but if it involves violating posted notices or directions to vacate, it can be a Class 1 misdemeanor, with a felony charge for attempted abduction on school property.
Yes, the law covers any place of worship, educational buildings, community centers owned or leased by a church, and includes school buses as part of 'school property.'
Virginia Code § 18.2-129 has been repealed; only § 18.2-128 remains in effect regarding trespass on church and school property.