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Va. Code § 19.2-392.1

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Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 19.2 — Criminal Procedure · Status: effective

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Va. Code § 19.2-392.1, Statement of policy, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-27, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1407280
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The General Assembly finds that arrest records can be a hindrance to a citizen's ability to obtain employment and an education. It further finds that the police and court records of those of its citizens who have been absolutely pardoned for crimes for which they have been unjustly convicted or who have demonstrated their rehabilitation can also be a hindrance. This chapter is intended to protect such persons from the unwarranted damage that may occur as a result of being arrested and convicted.