CODE OF VIRGINIA

DETENTION OF SUSPECTED SHOPLIFTER (§ 18.2-105.1)

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.

HISTORY: 1976, c. 515.