Va. Code § 19.2-392.1

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 19.2-392.1 - [For contingent effective date, see Acts 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550 and 551, cl. 9] Statement of policy

The General Assembly finds that arrest records can be a hindrance to an innocent a citizen's ability to obtain employment, and an education and to obtain credit. It further finds that the police and court records of those of its citizens who have been absolutely pardoned for crimes for which they have been unjustly convicted or who have demonstrated their rehabilitation can also be a hindrance. This chapter is intended to protect such persons from the unwarranted damage which that may occur as a result of being arrested and convicted.

1977, c. 675; 1984, c. 642; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 550, 551.

Amended by Acts 2021SP1 c. 551,§ 1, eff. [See Note].

Amended by Acts 2021SP1 c. 550,§ 1, eff. [See Note].