Virginia § 16.1-257 - Interference with or obstruction of officer; concealment or removal of child
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-257 — Interference with or obstruction of officer; concealment or removal of child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-257. Interference with or obstruction of officer; concealment or removal of child
No person shall interfere with or obstruct any officer, juvenile probation officer or other officer or employee of the court in the discharge of his duties under this law, nor remove or conceal or cause to be removed or concealed any child in order that he or she may not be brought before the court, nor interfere with or remove or attempt to remove any child who is in the custody of the court or of an officer or who has been lawfully committed under this law. Any person willfully violating any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 16.1-191; 1956, c. 555; 1977, c. 559.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-257
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-257 cover?
Section 16.1-257 ("Interference with or obstruction of officer; concealment or removal of child") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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