52-34.1 - Definitions. - Virginia Statutes

§ 52-34.1. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

"Abducted child" means a child (i) whose whereabouts are unknown, (ii) whois believed to have been abducted, (iii) who is 17 years of age or younger oris currently enrolled in a secondary school in the Commonwealth, regardlessof age, and (iv) whose disappearance poses a credible threat as determined bylaw enforcement to the safety and health of the child and under such othercircumstances as deemed appropriate by the Virginia State Police.

"Amber Agreement" means the voluntary agreement between law-enforcementofficials and members of the media whereby a child will be declared abducted,and the public will be notified, and includes all other incidental conditionsof the partnership as found appropriate by the Virginia State Police.

"Amber Alert" means the notice of child abduction provided to the public bythe media or other methods under an Amber Agreement.

"Amber Alert Program" or "Program" means the procedures and AmberAgreements to aid in the identification and location of abducted children.

"Media" means print, radio, television, and Internet-based communicationsystems or other methods of communicating information to the public.

(2003, cc. 83, 86; 2007, c. 198.)