Virginia § 30-9 - Privilege of members for words spoken or written
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 30-9 — Privilege of members for words spoken or written, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-9. Privilege of members for words spoken or written
No member or former member of the General Assembly shall be arrested or imprisoned for or on account of any words spoken or written or any proceedings had in either house; but nothing herein shall in any respect restrict the power which each house of the General Assembly has over its respective members.
Code 1919, § 302.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 30-9
What does Code of Virginia § 30-9 cover?
Section 30-9 ("Privilege of members for words spoken or written") 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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