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2022 SESSION
22104463DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 19.2-390.05 as follows:
§ 19.2-390.05. Use of inauthentic replica documents in custodial interrogations.
A. For the purposes of this section:
"Custodial interrogation" has the same meaning as in § 19.2-390.04.
"Inauthentic replica document" means any document generated by law-enforcement officers or their agents that (i) contains a false statement, signature, seal, letterhead, or contact information or (ii) materially misrepresents any fact.
B. Law-enforcement officers and their agents shall be prohibited from using inauthentic replica documents while conducting a custodial interrogation to secure from any person his cooperation or confession or to secure a conviction.