§ 52-34.1 Definitions
As used in this chapter: “Abducted child” means a child (i) whose whereabouts are unknown, (ii) who is believed to have been abducted, (iii) who is 17 years of age or younger or is currently enrolled in a secondary school in the Commonwealth, regardless of age, and (iv) whose disappearance poses a credible threat as determined by law enforcement to the safety and health of the child and under such other circumstances as deemed appropriate by the Virginia State Police. “Amber Agreement” means the voluntary agreement between law-enforcement officials and members of the media whereby a child will be declared abducted, and the public will be notified, and includes all other incidental conditions of the partnership as found appropriate by the Virginia State Police. “Amber Alert” means the notice of child abduction provided to the public by the media or other methods under an Amber Agreement. “Amber Alert Program” or “Program” means the procedures and Amber Agreements to aid in the identification and location of abducted children. “Media” means print, radio, television, and Internet-based communication systems or other methods of communicating information to the public.
History
This law was first created in 2003. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapters 83 and 86 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 1 time. Those modifications are cataloged by “The Acts of Assembly,” a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly’s website will be linked accordingly. That modification is as follows: in 2007, chapter 198.
2003, cc. 83, 86; 2007, c. 198.