Virginia law prohibits individuals who have been involuntarily admitted to a facility or ordered to outpatient treatment, including minors and those found incompetent to stand trial, from purchasing, possessing, or transporting firearms. Violating this law is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor. The law aims to restrict firearm access for individuals undergoing mental health interventions or with certain legal statuses.
Individuals involuntarily admitted to a facility, ordered to outpatient treatment, minors 14 or older under certain commitments, and those found incompetent to stand trial are prohibited from owning, possessing, or transporting firearms.
Violating this law is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can result in fines and potential jail time.
Yes, minors 14 years of age or older who are involuntarily admitted or ordered to outpatient treatment are subject to these firearm restrictions.
Yes, individuals can appeal certain commitments, but restrictions on firearm possession remain in effect during the legal process unless explicitly lifted by court order.