Virginia Public Records Law

= Short Description =

Who is covered?
Governor: Covered, working papers and correspondence excepted.

Legislature: Covered, working papers and correspondence excepted.

Courts: Covered, major exceptions.

Advisory Comittees: Covered

What is the process like?
Citizens of the commonwealth and media may request records. Public bodies subject to the law have to provide information to requestors on how to proceed with a request. Requests should be directed at the specific agency holding the records. They do not have to be in writing, but it is recommended. Responses must be issued within 5 working days of receipt of the request. Fees for search and copying may not exceed actual costs, extending to electronic records.

Most recent changes?
= Legislation =

The following are bills introduced in 2011:

= Articles, Blog Posts, etc =