Plain-Language Summary
Virginia law outlines procedures for arrest without a warrant, including restrictions on repeated applications unless confirmed by ICE. It also criminalizes providing false identity to law enforcement after lawful detention. Section 19.2-83 has been repealed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recurrent applications for a warrant are not permitted within six months unless ICE confirms the arrested person will be taken into federal custody.
Providing a false identity after lawful detention and at the officer's request is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia.
Yes, Virginia Code § 19.2-83 was repealed in 1994 and is no longer in effect.
It is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor, which can carry significant criminal penalties.