                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

VENUE FOR PROTECTIVE ORDERS (§ 19.2-152.11)

Proceedings in which a protective order is sought pursuant to this chapter shall
be commenced where (i) either party has his principal residence; (ii) the act of
violence, force, or threat by the respondent against the petitioner occurred; or
(iii) a protective order was issued if, at the time the proceeding is commenced,
the order is in effect to protect the petitioner or a family or household member
of the petitioner.

HISTORY: 2012, c. 637.