Va. Code § 18.2-105.1
Detention of suspected shoplifter
Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 18.2 — Crimes and Offenses Generally · Status: effective
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- Va. Code § 18.2-105.1, Detention of suspected shoplifter, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-23, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1375868
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A merchant, agent or employee of the merchant, who has probable cause to believe that a person has shoplifted in violation of § 18.2-95 or § 18.2-96 or § 18.2-103 , on the premises of the merchant, may detain such person for a period not to exceed one hour pending arrival of a law-enforcement officer.