Code of Virginia (Last Updated:July 28, 2020) |
TITLE 17.1. Courts of Record |
CHAPTER 5. Circuit Courts |
ARTICLE 1. Establishment; Jurisdiction; Etc |
SECTION 17.1-513.1. Appeals from administrative proceedings; abuse and neglect; record to be sealed |
In cases appealed to the circuit court involving child abuse and neglect pursuant to § 63.2-1526 , proceedings shall be confidential and the record in the case shall be sealed. However, the court may, for good cause shown, unseal the record. 2000, c. 63.2-1526 . |