HIV/AIDS Testing of Offenders
Virginia

Last Updated: April 2023

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Question	Answer
Which charges and/or criminal convictions trigger a sex offender being tested for HIV/AIDS?	N/A
Is testing required, and/or available upon victim request?	Not required.
When does testing occur?	N/A
What is the testing process?	N/A
Who can see test results?	N/A
Are there related services for victims?	N/A
Anything else I should know?	It appears that HIV/AIDS testing in Virginia is voluntary. In July 2021, Virginia repealed its statutory provisions that required HIV testing for individuals charged with sex offenses.
Statutory citation(s):	N/A

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