Crime Victim Leave Handbook Statement: Virginia

Eligible employees who are victims of a crime, or whose family member is a victim, may take time off from work to attend any criminal proceedings relating to the crime, provided the employee has the right to appear. Employees are eligible for leave under this policy if they:

• Suffered physical, psychological or economic harm as a direct result of the commission of a felony, assault and battery, maiming or driving while intoxicated