Laws Regarding the Prosecution of Juveniles as Adults 

If Juvenile Probation notifies the superintendent that a student has been charged with a crime, which could have resulted in injury to others, possession of weapons, alcohol, drugs, or causing intentional injury to others (even if the alleged crime occurred off school property), the School Board may require the student to attend alternative education pending disposition of the case by the courts. Students who are found guilty by the courts of serious crimes (even if the alleged crime occurred off school property) may face long-term suspension, expulsion or alternative placement.

In addition, Section 22.1-279.4 of the Code of Virginia as well as additional, related regulations developed by the Office of the Attorney General; indicate that juveniles may be prosecuted as adults for the commission of certain crimes.