| Date | 1829 |
|---|---|
| Law/Legislation | Law |
| Jurisdiction | VA |
| Title | Chapter 21 |
| Description/Full Text | Persons assisting slaves to escape are guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by confinement in jail three to twelve months, be fined at the discreton of the jury, and liable also to action by the party aggrieved. Jailors shall try to ascertain the owners of runaway slaves and notify them by mail. |
| Additional Information | – |
| Source | Black Laws of Virginia, By: June Purcell Guild |
| Transcriber Notes | – |
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