LAWDOG State Laws: Debt Collection Practices

Fair Debt Collection Practices:

The State of Virginia does not have statutory provisions governing debt collection practices. However, see Virginia Code Section 18.2 - 213 which reads as follows:

§ 18.2-213

Simulation of warrants, processes, writs and notices

Any person who, for the purpose of collecting money, shall knowingly deliver, mail, send or otherwise use or cause to be used any paper or writing simulating or intended to simulate any warrant, process, writ, notice of execution lien or notice of motion for judgment shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor.

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