                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE TO LAW-ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS REQUIRED
(§ 18.2-50)

Whenever it is brought to the attention of the members of the immediate family
of any person that such person has been abducted, or that threats or attempts
have been made to abduct any such person, such members shall make immediate
report thereof to the police or other law-enforcement officers of the county,
city or town where such person resides, and shall render all such possible
assistance to such officers in the capture and conviction of the person or
persons guilty of the alleged offense. Any person violating any of the
provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 18.1-40; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.