Virginia Statutes

§ 19.2-192.1 — Sealing of indictment

Virginia § 19.2-192.1

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 19.2CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 13GRAND JURIES

Art. 1IN GENERAL

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Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-192.1 (2026).

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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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Legislative History

2002, c. 130.

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