8.01-42.3 - Civil action for stalking. - Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-42.3. Civil action for stalking.

A. A victim has a civil cause of action against an individual who engaged inconduct that is prohibited under § 18.2-60.3, whether or not the individualhas been charged or convicted for the alleged violation, for the compensatorydamages incurred by the victim as a result of that conduct, in addition tothe costs for bringing the action. If compensatory damages are awarded, avictim may also be awarded punitive damages.

B. As used in this section:

"Compensatory damages" includes damages for all of the defendant's actsprohibited by § 18.2-60.3.

"Victim" means a person who, because of the conduct of the defendant thatis prohibited under § 18.2-60.3, was placed in reasonable fear of death,criminal sexual assault, or bodily injury to himself or to a minor child ofwhom the person is a parent or legal guardian.

C. No action shall be commenced under this section more than two years afterthe most recent conduct prohibited under § 18.2-60.3.

(2001, c. 444.)