If a complaint is dismissed during the preliminary investigation, such records shall remain confidential and be retained for a period of five years and then destroyed. Records related to a complaint that has proceeded to an inquiry beyond a preliminary investigation shall be made available to the public and retained in a manner prescribed by the Virginia Public Records Act (§ 42.1-76 et seq.).

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 30-113.1

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.

2010, c. 876.

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