Title 9.1. Commonwealth Public Safety
Chapter 1. Department of Criminal Justice Services
§ 9.1-134. (Effective July 1, 2026) Sealing of criminal history record information.
The Board shall adopt procedures reasonably designed to (i) ensure the prompt sealing of criminal history record information and the sealing or purging of criminal history record information, including any records relating to an arrest, charge, or conviction, when required by state or federal law, regulation, or court order and (ii) permit opening of sealed information under conditions authorized by law.
1981, c. 632, § 9-190; 2001, c. 844; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, cc. 524, 542; 2025, cc. 634 and 671, cl.7.
§ 9.1-134. (Effective until July 1, 2026) Sealing of criminal history record information.
The Board shall adopt procedures reasonably designed to (i) ensure prompt sealing or purging of criminal history record information when required by state or federal law, regulation or court order, and (ii) permit opening of sealed information under conditions authorized by law.
1981, c. 632, § 9-190; 2001, c. 844.