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§ 54.1-3908 — Liability for words used in proceedings concerning conduct

Virginia § 54.1-3908
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 54.1PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Subtitle IVPROFESSIONS REGULATED BY THE SUPREME COURT
Ch. 39ATTORNEYS
Art. 1General Provisions

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Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3908 (2026).

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No person shall be held liable in any civil action for words written or spoken in any complaint regarding, proceeding concerning, or investigation of, the professional conduct of any member of the Virginia State Bar, unless it is shown that such statements were false and were made willfully and maliciously.

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Legislative History

Code 1950, § 54-47; 1988, c. 765; 1992, c. 574; 1996, c. 399.

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