Virginia § 8.01-247.1 - Limitation on action for defamation, etc
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-247.1 — Limitation on action for defamation, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-247.1. Limitation on action for defamation, etc
Every action for injury resulting from libel, slander, insulting words, or defamation shall be brought within one year after the cause of action accrues.
If a publisher of statements actionable under this section publishes anonymously or under a false identity on the Internet, an action may be filed under this section and the statute of limitations shall be tolled until the identity of the publisher is discovered or, by the exercise of due diligence, reasonably should have been discovered.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-247.1
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-247.1 cover?
Section 8.01-247.1 ("Limitation on action for defamation, etc") 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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