Refusal to aid officer in execution of his office

Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-463
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If any person on being required by any sheriff or other officer refuse or neglect to assist him: (1) in the execution of his office in a criminal case, (2) in the preservation of the peace, (3) in the apprehending or securing of any person for a breach of the peace, or (4) in any case of escape or rescue, he shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Code 1950, § 18.301; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/18.2-463/Fetched: 10/16/2026

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