| Date | 1860 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 42 |
| Description/Full Text | More effectivley to prevent the escape of slaves, the penalty for carrying away a slave is increased to twenty years in the penitentiary. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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