Virginia § 18.2-387 - Indecent exposure
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-387 — Indecent exposure, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-387. Indecent exposure
Every person who intentionally makes an obscene display or exposure of his person, or the private parts thereof, in any public place, or in any place where others are present, or procures another to so expose himself, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. No person shall be deemed to be in violation of this section for breastfeeding a child in any public place or any place where others are present.
Code 1950, § 18.1-236; 1960, c. 233; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1994, c. 398.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-387
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-387 cover?
Section 18.2-387 ("Indecent exposure") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 18.2-387?
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