Virginia · Code of Virginia — Title 18.2, Crimes and Offenses

Va. Code (Crimes) § 18.2-60: Threats of death or bodily injury to a person or member of his family; threats of death or discharge of a firearm on school property; threats of death or bodily injury to health care providers; penalties

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Communicating threats of death or bodily injury through writing or electronic means is a felony. Threats involving schools or made with intent to cause public terror carry enhanced penalties.

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