# Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.16: Issuance of writ of vacatur for victims of human trafficking

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.16

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.16
- **Heading:** Issuance of writ of vacatur for victims of human trafficking
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 19.2 / Chapter 19.4 / Section 19.2-327.16

## Text

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or rule of court, upon a petition of a person who was arrested for, charged with, or convicted or adjudicated delinquent of a qualifying offense, the circuit court of the county or city in which such arrest, charge, conviction, or adjudication of delinquency was entered shall have the authority to issue writs of vacatur under this chapter. Such court shall also have the authority to issue writs of vacatur under this chapter for any specifically identified ancillary matter.

B. The Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia governing practice and procedures in civil actions shall be applicable to proceedings under this chapter.

C. The circuit court shall have the authority to conduct hearings on petitions for vacatur.

D. Any party aggrieved by the decision of the circuit court may appeal such decision to the Supreme Court of Virginia.

2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 543 ; 2026, cc. 770 , 771 .

## Nearby sections

- [Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.15 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.15.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.16 Issuance of writ of vacatur for victims of human trafficking](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.16.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.17 Contents and form of the petition for vacatur](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.17.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.18 Hearing on petition for vacatur](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.18.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.19 Relief under writ of vacatur](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.19.md)
- [Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-327.20 Claims of relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T19.2_C19.4_S19.2-327.20.md)

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