Proceedings in which a protective order is sought pursuant to this chapter shall be commenced where (i) either party has his principal residence; (ii) the act of violence, force, or threat by the respondent against the petitioner occurred; or (iii) a protective order was issued if, at the time the proceeding is commenced, the order is in effect to protect the petitioner or a family or household member of the petitioner.
2012, c. 637.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 19.2 - Criminal Procedure
Chapter 9.1 - Protective Orders
§ 19.2-152.8. Emergency protective orders authorized
§ 19.2-152.9. Preliminary protective orders
§ 19.2-152.10. Protective order
§ 19.2-152.10:1. Hope Card Program for persons protected by protective orders
§ 19.2-152.11. Venue for protective orders
§ 19.2-152.12. Compensation for required representation of respondents