Slave Codes of 1705

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The Slave Codes of 1705 were a set of official government documents forcing "slavery" as opposed to "indentured servitude."

The Slave Codes of 1705 forced any imported servant who was not Christian in his native country into the category of "slave." It provided that all persons of color be considered real estate as opposed to human beings. Additionally, there was no punishment for harming or even causing the death of anyone branded a slave. Harsh physical punishments were set forth in Slave Codes of 1705 as opposed to fines since slaves could not own property and thus had no means to pay the fines. Also, slaves were refused any right to have a court hearing of any kind in the Slave Codes of 1705.

As public documents of the State of Virginia, these documents can be accessed at any time in full by contacting the proper authorities of the State of Virginia.

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