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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-192.1 — Sealing of indictment

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 1: In General, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-192.1

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-192.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Upon ex parte motion by the Commonwealth and for good cause shown, the circuit court may seal an indictment until such time as the defendant is arrested.

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